2015

NJ5844 : Cairnton Recumbent Stone Circle (5)

taken 8 years ago, near to Bogniebrae, Aberdeenshire, Scotland

Cairnton Recumbent Stone Circle (5)
Cairnton Recumbent Stone Circle (5)
From the west, the sheer number of boulders dumped behind the recumbent setting is at its most impressive. Most of them have been dumped since 1901 when a surveyor photographed the standing stones almost free of obstructions. See LinkExternal link for more information. NJ5844 : Cairnton Recumbent Stone Circle (6)
Recumbent Stone Circles

Recumbent stone circles are unique to the farmlands of north-eastern Scotland. They are so called because in a south-western or south-eastern sector of the circle they include a long low stone wedged in position so that its upper surface is horizontal. This stone is termed a recumbent.

The recumbent is flanked by the two tallest stones of the circle, and inside it there are usually two lower stones laid at right angles to the ends of the recumbent.

The rest of the stones in the circle, technically referred to as orthostats, are usually graded in height, the tallest being closest to the recumbent, and each one lower than its neighbour until the lowest stone, diametrically opposite the recumbent.

For a more detailed, and organised, article see Link


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Geographical Context: Historic sites and artefacts
This photo is linked from: Articles: · Recumbent Stone Circles Automatic Clusters: · Cairnton Recumbent Stone Circle [7] · Boulders Dumped [2] · Recumbent Setting [2] Other Photos: · Cairnton Recumbent Stone Circle (4) ·
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NJ5844, 12 images   (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer
Anne Burgess   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Monday, 16 November, 2015   (more nearby)
Submitted
Wednesday, 18 November, 2015
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! NJ 5857 4467 [10m precision]
WGS84: 57:29.4211N 2:41.5653W
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! NJ 5856 4466
View Direction
East-northeast (about 67 degrees)
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