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What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Wester Echt as Cross Incised Stone (early Medieval), Graffiti (period Unassigned), Recumbent Stone Circle (neolithic) - (bronze Age). 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.
Wester Echt is likely associated with the Neolithic or Bronze Age, given its connection to a Recumbent Stone Circle, and may have had ritual or astronomical significance. The incised cross suggests later medieval use or adaptation of the site.
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Places near here
New Wester EchtSand and Gravel Workings (period Unassigned) · 230 yd
Tilly BrigFarmstead (period Unassigned) · 1252 yd
Craigenlow QuarryQuarry (period Unassigned) · 1340 yd
Upper BroomhillField System (period Unassigned), Hut Circle(s) (prehistoric) · 1490 yd
Earl of Crawford's body hiding placeMemorial · 1609 yd
Caltonhill PlantationForest · 1.6 mi
Echt War MemorialMemorial · 1.7 mi
Balmuir WoodForest · 1.9 mi
Skene HouseCountry House (period Unassigned), Tower House (medieval) · 2.0 mi
GreymoreMountain / peak · 3.3 mi
Battle of Corrichie MonumentMonument · 4.3 mi
Battle of Corrichiebattle · 4.4 miOther information
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