
What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Whitehillocks as Stone Circle (neolithic) - (bronze Age)(possible). The official map says its point is accurate as follows: NGR given to the nearest 1m. The record does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.
A Neolithic or Bronze Age standing stone circle, likely used for ritual or ceremonial purposes, reflecting early agricultural or seasonal observances in the prehistoric landscape. Local folklore may associate the site with ancient spirits or celestial events, though specific traditions are not recorded.
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Places near here
WhitehillocksBuilding (post Medieval) · 103 yd
ClachnabrainBurnt Mound (prehistoric) · 520 yd
BraeminzionHut (post Medieval) · 849 yd
Whitehillocks PlantationBuilding (18th Century) - (19th Century)(possible), Sheepfold (18th Century) - (19th Century) · 1164 yd
Craigs of LethnotMountain / peak · 1.0 mi
Hill of CouternachMountain / peak · 1.1 mi
Kinrive PlantationWood · 2.1 mi
War MemorialMemorial · 2.8 mi
Cullow Market StancePicnic place · 3.5 mi
Captain Scott and Dr Wilson Memorial CairnMemorial · 4.0 mi
Milehill PlantationWood · 4.1 mi
Milton of ClovaPicnic place · 4.7 miOther information
Photo: Oliver Dixon · CC BY-SA 2.0