Croft Moraig

Ordnance Survey map reference: NN 797472.

Landranger map number: 52.

Latitude: 56.361 degrees.

Longitude: -3.576 degrees.

Architecture: Embanked circle with cupmarks and stones graded in height.

Length of the major axis: 12.2 metres.

Length of the minor axis: 12.2 metres.

Height of the highest stone: 1.8 metres.

Shape: Circle.

Number of stones in the circle originally: .

Number of stones in the circle now: 16.

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

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

Thom reference for the circle: (1967) P1/19.

Astronomical alignments from this circle: Sun rise Dec +8.6 (Outlier).

Excavations undertaken at this circle: 1965.

Details of any finds at this circle: Neolithic sheards, Flat rimmed ware.

This circle is not in state care.

Access to the circle:

This circle has very good access. It is situated next to the main A 827 Kenmore to Aberfeldy road. Parking is on a farm track just off the main road and access to the circle is via a swing gate at the corner of the two roads. The stones stand just a few yards into the field. There is possible disabled access via a large gate off the farm track.

An excellent circle of large boulderous stones in a complex concentric ring built in three phases. Although it is not in state care, it is well maintained and in very good condition. The largest stone stands 1.8m tall to the SSE and is outside the outer ring. The smallest is in the inner circle and measures 0.7m. Some stones have fallen but most remain upright. The site is not large, appearances on photographs can be deceptive and it is not until inspection that this site reveals it's true nature and becomes more than just a cluttered disarray of boulders huddled together for shelter under the nearby trees.

Croft Moraig is an impressive circle with large boulderous stones.

Croft Moraig.

Croft Moraig.