What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Lewis, Achmore as Stone Circle (neolithic) - (bronze Age)(possible). The official map says its point is accurate as follows: NGR given to the nearest 10m. The record does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.
Likely dating to the Neolithic or Bronze Age, Lewis, Achmore is associated with early ritual or ceremonial activity. Standing stones in such contexts often held symbolic or astronomical significance, possibly linked to seasonal events or communal gatherings.
The historic-place record does not grant public access. Check current conditions and ownership before entering land or a building.
Places near here
A fallen stone at the Achmore Stone CircleStanding or carved stone · 62 yd
Achmore Stone Circle descriptive plaqueStanding or carved stone · 79 yd
Achmore Stone CircleVisitor information · 81 yd
ÈitsealMountain / peak · 1.1 mi
OidreabhalMountain / peak · 1.2 mi
Memorial to the settlement of DeanstonHeritage place · 2.0 mi
Deanston Land Reclamation Project MemorialMemorial · 2.1 mi
Gillebish, LewisShieling Hut(s) (post Medieval)(possible) · 2.1 mi
Loch A' Bhuna, LewisShieling Hut(s) (post Medieval)(possible) · 2.2 mi
Otter prints on the little beach where the Creed enters Loch an OisBeach · 2.6 mi
Liurbost Community WoodlandForest or wood · 2.6 mi
Stream and Beach Loch MhicLeodBeach · 3.2 miOther information
Photo: David Purchase · CC BY-SA 2.0