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Machrie Moor Standing Stones
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Lee
October 3, 2021
The six stone circles on Machrie Moor are thought to have been erected in the Neolithic era, in about 2000 BC. They are one of Arran’s most marvelled and studied archaeological sites. To get to the stones is only a 30 min walk via a clearly marked path from the dedicated car park in Machrie (which is on google maps). The archaeological landscape includes six stone circles, standing stones, burial cairns and cists as well as hut circles and a field system, all dating between 3500 and 1500 BC. The stone circles were preceded by timber circles, in the same patterns, suggesting the site was associated with religious activities going back 4500 years. Human burials and cremations were also found in the circles, but placed there long after they were first built.
The six stone circles on Machrie Moor are thought to have been erected in the Neolithic era, in about 2000 BC. They are one of Arran’s most marvelled and studied archaeological sites. To get to the stones is only a 30 min walk via a clearly marked path from the dedicated car park in Machrie (whic…
Diane
March 22, 2022
Fascinating place to visit , to think how these stone circles were made and how they were used. Quite atmospheric . Wear walking boots it can be boggy.
Sarah
June 23, 2020
Lovely flat walk. Dogs must be kept on leads. Information boards on the different standing stone circles.
Ruth
November 20, 2015
Visit the Historical Standing Stones - 10 min drive
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Isle of Arran, Scotland