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Four years since my last visit, and the circle seems bigger than I remember. This is probably due to the fact that the grass and gorse have been well cut down, and this makes viewing the circle so much easier. I hadn't even made out the outlier on my last visit, but now it stands clear, and the arc of the circle can be clearly seen, along with the sheer size of the tallest stone, some 8ft high. This is a wonderful site, although a cutting north wind was blowing, there was all manner of rubble strewn around the interior: field clearance and possible cairn rubble certainly, along with the ubiquitous scattering of quartz. Had a long chat with the Farmer & Bob the sheepdog, and he said that not many people visit anymore (the farmer, not Bob). This is a real shame, and those of you that have visited Aberdeenshire without seeing this circle have missed out on something special. Next year? |
Posted by Chris15th October 2006ce Edited 15th October 2006ce |
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The seven stones here form an oval with an outlier but Thom interpreted them as the remains of two concentric circles plus an outlier. Burl says it "may" have been an RSC with ring cairn now lacking its recumbent. Either way it's definitely one to see. Visited 15 March 2005 |
Posted by greywether1st April 2005ce |
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Spot on Chris, it is an unsung beauty. Reckon it must have been an RSC though - must look it up! Thanks too - I visited it a couple of years ago but I'd forgotten its name & exact location when trying sort out my 'stones' photos into albums. (Knew roughly where it is but otherwise....) Might have a chance to revisit soon. |
Posted by Moth30th October 2002ce Edited 7th August 2006ce |
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Running out of superlatives for Aberdeenshire, this place beats the lot. 20 minutes from Inverurie, half an hour from the show site of Loanhead & East Aquhorthies, this is the one circle you have to visit. I don't think it was a recumbent, although that may have gone, there are 7 upright stones and an outlier, plus many fallen. Additionally, the centre is filled with cairns and rubble, and the circle has been embanked many years ago. The whole place is just wild and ragged and absolutely full on. The tallest of the stones is over 7 feet, and to my eyes the top looks just like Mither Tap, which as ever you can see in the distance. Set on top of a hill with massive views all around, its at the top of my Aberdeenshire list without a doubt. |
Posted by Chris 5th September 2002ce |
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Friends of Grampian StonesA Shufti at Sheildon - Peter Donaldson dowses at the remains of the Sheildon stone circle |
Posted by BigSweetie7th October 2004ce |
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