Loanhead of Daviot

Ordnance Survey map reference: NJ 747288.

Landranger map number: 38.

Latitude: 57.21 degrees.

Longitude: -2.25 degrees.

Architecture: Recumbent SC with internal ring cairn and stones graded in height..

Length of the major axis: 20.5 metres.

Length of the minor axis: 20.5 metres.

Height of the highest stone: 2.22 metres.

Shape: Circle.

Number of stones in the circle originally: 11.

Number of stones in the circle now: 11.

Impression of the site (10 amazing, 1 limp): 9

Burl rating of the circle: 1 (Good, worth visiting).

Thom reference for the circle: B1/26.

Astronomical alignments from this circle: -.

Excavations undertaken at this circle: 1932.

Details of any finds at this circle: Neolithic pottery, AOC beaker, pygmy cup.

This circle is in state care.

Access to the circle:

The circle is in state care and a small car park is provided for visitors. It is sign posted from the main road. A short walk of 150m through a small wood takes you to the circle. It is enclosed within a wire fence and access is via a swing gate on the edge of the wood.

The circle is in good condition and well cared for. All the stones are large and upright. The recumbent stone appears to be two separate stones or one large stone that has split down the middle, it is 1.75m high and 3m long. The interior has many small stones strewn around which are the remains of an internal ring cairn. Next to the circle lies another circular structure made of small stones.There are views to the NE but other directions are obscured by trees.Numerous plaques placed around the site give relevant information about it's history.Excellent, well worth a visit.

Loanhead of Daviot is in State care and well maintained.

The recumbent and flankers at Loanhead.