2017

NS0955 : Kingarth Stone Circle - Isle of Bute

taken 6 years ago, near to Kingarth, Bute, Argyll And Bute, Scotland

Kingarth Stone Circle - Isle of Bute
Kingarth Stone Circle - Isle of Bute
There are three standing stones remaining in what was once a larger prehistoric stone circle. One of them has fallen and been re-erected, and it is not at all clear what form the original setting took.

The southernmost stone, a large block of conglomerate, bears numerous graffiti, including what appears to be a small incised cross with expanded terminals.

This one is of schist, and is the middle of the three stones. It is 2.8m high by 2.2m by 1.0m and has been split almost in two by frost action.

The third stone, supported by an iron bar, is 2.2m high and measures 1.1m by 0.5m at its base but broadens to 2.0m by 0.5m near its top.

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Geographical Context: Historic sites and artefacts Islands Woodland, Forest Primary Subject: Standing Stone
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NS0955, 62 images   (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer
Raibeart MacAoidh   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Thursday, 2 November, 2017   (more nearby)
Submitted
Friday, 3 November, 2017
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! NS 0916 5566 [10m precision]
WGS84: 55:45.3935N 5:2.5696W
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! NS 0916 5566
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EAST (about 90 degrees)
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