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Wester Echt

Stone Circle

<b>Wester Echt</b>Posted by drewbhoyImage © drew/amj
Nearest Town:Kintore (9km NNE)
OS Ref (GB):   NJ739084 / Sheet: 38
Latitude:57° 9' 56.66" N
Longitude:   2° 25' 53.79" W

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Went up again in rather different conditions than the last time. Obviously there is a lot of snow, it started snowing again during this visit.

On the cross incised stone there is also the initials C.M., probably a previous farmer or the guy who carved the cross. I like this place and the snow seemed to amplify it's beauty.

Re-visited 4/3/2010.
drewbhoy Posted by drewbhoy
4th March 2010ce

Three stones remain of this circle, one of which slants precariously. A cross has been chisled into the tallest. All the other stones, out of a possible 9, have gone. However in amongst the trees at New Wester Echt Farm are some interestingly shaped sones. They have obviously been there for some time.

From the village of Dunecht go south on the B977. Take the second road right, west, and stop at the farm. The site can be seen in a field a short distance away. Best to ask permission of the farmer before climbing over the gate.

Visited 16/3/08.
drewbhoy Posted by drewbhoy
15th May 2009ce

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Three standing stones remain of a nine stone circle. One has been incised with a cross.
Chris Posted by Chris
21st September 2006ce