Stone Circles Of Aberdeenshire, Scotland, Part 1.
Recumbent Stone Circles Of Aberdeenshire Part 1 The Recumbent Stone Circles (RSC's) of NE Scotland were erected between 3000BC & 2000BC. 99 RSC's have been recorded with diameters that range from 18.2m - 24.4m. The unique feature is the recumbent stone which is mostly found in the S, SW position. The recumbent is flanked by the two tallest stones in the circle, the recumbent stone averages 24 tons. A popular thought is the flankers and the recumbent form a frame to capture the rising or setting moon on the major standstill which occurs every 18.61 years. Cup marks (carved out depressions) are found on 12 of the RSC's, these carvings vary from the size of a coin to an ash tray. White quartz was scattered in the circles. This short video contains photographic content of East Aquhorties, Tyrebagger, Balquain, Loanhead Of Daviot, Cullerlie, Midmar Kirk, Sunhoney, Brandsbutt Stone, Inverurie Graveyard & Broomend Of Crichie. Thanks for watching & a big thanks to the ancestors.
