Tomnaverie Stone Circle
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Wander around the remains of this stone circle amid an ancient, sacred landscape and enjoy a breathtaking view of Lochnagar.
Tomnaverie is a recumbent stone circle, a kind of monument found only in north-eastern Scotland. Their characteristic feature is a large stone on its side, flanked by two upright stones, usually on the south or south-west arc of the circle.
This stone circle surrounds a burial cairn dating to about 4,500 years ago. The site appears to have seen use as late as the AD 1600s.
It’s situated in a landscape littered with remains of stone circles and burial cairns, with Lochnagar and the Cairngorm mountains providing a truly spectacular backdrop.
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