Craighead

Ordnance Survey map reference: NO 912977

Landranger map number: 38

Latitude: 57.045 degrees.

Longitude: -2.085 degrees.

Architecture: Four poster stone circle.

Length of the major axis: 8.5 metres.

Length of the minor axis: 7.3 metres.

Height of the highest stone: 2 metres.

Shape: Four poster.

Number of stones in the circle originally: 4.

Number of stones in the circle now: 4.

Impression of the site (10 amazing, 1 limp): 5

Burl rating of the circle: 2 (Restored ).

Thom reference for the circle: -.

Astronomical alignments from this circle: -.

Excavations undertaken at this circle: 1858.

Details of any finds at this circle: Bones.

This circle is not in state care.

Access to the circle:

The circle lies 200m along a rough track behind a large modern dairy building off the main road. It is situated just a few meters inside a fenced off field that acts as a dog exercising compound.It may be nessacery to ask permission from the nearby kennels before visiting this site.

The circle is in good condition with all four stones standing tall and upright and surrounded by a low retaining wall. The circle can clearly be seen just yards inside the field, and even though access to the site is limited, it can be seen from the road and is worth visiting.

Craighead, a four poster in good condition.