What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Kirktonhill as Stone Circle (neolithic) - (bronze Age). The official map says its point is accurate as follows: NGR given to the nearest 100m. The record does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.
Likely dating to the Neolithic or Bronze Age, the Kirktonhill stone circle was probably used for ceremonial or ritual purposes, common in prehistoric Scotland. No specific folklore or detailed meaning is recorded for this site.
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Places near here
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HartsideTower House (medieval) · 664 yd
ChannelkirkLinear Feature (period Unassigned) · 1102 yd
Raughy BurnAqueduct (period Unassigned) · 1543 yd
Windy CleughAircraft (second World War) · 1.3 mi
Headshaw HillMountain / peak · 1.6 mi
Oxton Village HallMemorial · 1.8 mi
War MemorialMemorial · 1.8 mi
Gilston PeelTower House (medieval) · 2.1 mi
Ditcher LawMountain / peak · 2.5 mi
Pogbie WindfarmNo Class (event) (period Unassigned) · 2.9 mi