| Description |
| Remains
of two stone circles lie within sight of Kilmartin's linear cemetery and
Nether Largie standing stones. Excavations in
1929 and 1974-9 revealed a sequence of us over a least 2,000 years. One
circle may date to 3,500. Burials and pottery associated with the other
are over 1000 years younger. |
| This is one of the
few key sites around Kilmartin which has been treated to a thorough,
modern excavation. Several features give an Irish flavour to this west
coast monument. It is thought that the northern circle was constructed
to align with the mid-day sun on the winter solstice. |
| Access /
Ownership |
| Managed
by Historic Scotland, this site is fully accessible, including disabled
carpark and gate. |
- RCAHMS Argyll vol. 6 no. 228
- PSAS 64 (1929-30) p130-1
- PSAS 95 (1960-1) p18 no. 122
- GAJ vol 15 p53-125
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