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Kirkton of Bourtie Stone Circle Image © Chris Nearest Town: Old Meldrum (2km N) OS Ref (GB):     NJ801248 / Sheet: 38 Latitude: 57° 18' 48.17" N Longitude:     2° 19' 49.43" W Added by Chris Images (25) Fieldnotes (3) Links (2) 0 discussions Start a topic Show  |  Hide Web searches for Kirkton of Bourtie Flash Earth Flickr Google Google Images MAGIC The Megalithic Portal Bing Stone Pages Streetmap.co.uk Wikipedia

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Four years on, and at last I can reach the circle-and its well worth it. A truly massive recumbent, and everything about this circle seems big, although the suggested arc is quite tight. This could have been quite claustrophobic when complete. Most recumbent stones are chocked into place, and this is no exception. However, I like the fact that this ones main chock stone was also shaped to fit snugly against the flanker. There is a smaller stone adjacent to the flanker, which I feel could well be the 'backsight', the smallest stone of the circle moved from its traditional place directly opposite the recumbent. I know there's lots to see in Aberdeenshire, but you won't regret a visit here. Visit Sheldon while you're at it. Comments (0)  |  Add a comment  |  Permalink

Posted by Chris 15th October 2006ce

Ruined but still impressive. If you want to see the longest recumbent, this is it - 5.2m. No west flanker and only two other upright stones. Great views. Access. Close to the road - from where you can get a good view even if the field is in crop. Nearby passing place big enough to park in. Visited 15th March 2005 Comments (0)  |  Add a comment  |  Permalink

Posted by greywether 22nd March 2005ce Edited 22nd March 2005ce

A gorgeous recumbent a few miles from Loanhead of Daviot, which I couldn't get closer to bcause of growing crops. This circle has perhaps the most spectacular view of Mither Tap of any site in the region, and the views are truly breathtaking. There is an old Minstry of Works sign in the hedge giving some basic information (access - ask at Bourtie Farm), and it concludes with a fairly stern statement to the effect that there are 2 restored sites at Loanhead and East Aquhorthies to go and look at, so don't bother with this one! I don't agree... Comments (0)  |  Add a comment  |  Permalink

Posted by Chris 5th September 2002ce

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Extreme Stonefeelers' World of Hard Rock & Standing Stones Pics of Kirkton of Bourtrie stone circle. Comments (0)  |  Add a comment  |  Permalink

Posted by new abbey 11th April 2010ce Edited 11th April 2010ce

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Posted by rockartuk 8th October 2007ce