What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Skye, Pein-na-cille, Kilmuir as Human Remains (period Unassigned)(possible), Standing Stone(s) (prehistoric), Stone Circle (neolithic) - (bronze Age)(possible). The official map says its point is accurate as follows: NGR given to the nearest 1km. The record does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.
Prehistoric in origin, the site likely dates to the Neolithic or Bronze Age and may have functioned as a ceremonial or burial location, given its association with human remains and a stone circle. Local tradition may link it to early Christian or later folklore, though its original meaning remains unclear.
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Places near here
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Creag LoisgteCliff · 1.3 mi
Balmeanach, SkyeCairn (period Unassigned) · 1.5 mi
Dùn BeagArchaeological place · 1.5 mi
Skye, BrogaigTownship (period Unassigned) · 2.0 mi
Creag SneosdalCliff · 2.2 mi
Loch LangaigVisitor information · 2.8 mi
Skye, Fairy GlenMaze (modern), Sculpture Garden (modern) · 2.9 mi
Centenary cairnMemorial · 3.1 mi
Rha WaterfallWaterfall · 3.2 mi
War MemorialMemorial · 3.3 mi