Machrie Moor 3

Ordnance Survey map reference: NR 910325.

Landranger map number: 69.

Latitude: 55.325 degrees.

Longitude: -5.196 degrees.

Architecture: Two Internal cists..

Length of the major axis: 15.2 metres.

Length of the minor axis: 15.2 metres.

Height of the highest stone: 3.5 metres.

Shape: Egg Type I.

Number of stones in the circle originally: .

Number of stones in the circle now: 1.

Impression of the site (10 amazing, 1 limp): 2

Burl rating of the circle: 3 (Ruined but recognisable).

Thom reference for the circle: -.

Astronomical alignments from this circle: -.

Excavations undertaken at this circle: 1861, 1985.

Details of any finds at this circle: Food Vessel.

This circle is in state care.

Access to the circle:

There are six stone circles all within a short distance of each other on Machrie moor (not including Moss Farm Road). They can be found near the end of a farm track that leads from the A 841 road. The site is sign posted and a small car park is provided for visitors. It is easy to find but a walk of just over 1 mile is needed to reach the site. The track can be muddy and wet in places but it is fairly level and an easy walk. There is a stile about half way along this track next to the Moss Farm Road Circle (Machrie Moor 10), do not confuse this circle with the main Machrie moor sites 1-6, these are all clustered together at the end of this same path.

This is the least impressive site of the Machrie Moor complex of circles. One tall stone remains standing. There are other small stones in the ring but these are small and not obvious from a distance. The overall impression of this circle is poor. The other nearby sites are far more interesting and spectacular.At the Machrie moor complex there are Historic Scotland information boards giving details of all the stone circles at the site. Whilst Machrie moor 3 is not very impressive, it is well worth taking the time to visit this unique complex of stone circles, all are within a short distance of each other and all but this one are excellent and in good condition.