Killin Stone Circle
Archaeological site in Stirling, Scotland
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Killin Stone Circle (or Kinnell Stone Circle) is a prehistoric stone circle situated at the west end of Loch Tay near the village of Killin, Stirling, Scotland. It is a scheduled monument.[1]
Killin Stone Circle in 2008 | |
 Interactive map of Killin Stone Circle | |
| Alternative name | Kinnell Park Stone Circle |
|---|---|
| Location | Killin, Stirling |
| Coordinates | 56.465318°N 4.312039°W |
| Type | Stone circle |
| History | |
| Periods | Bronze Age |
| Official name | Kinnell Park stone circle |
| Type | Prehistoric ritual and funerary: stone circle or ring |
| Designated | 30 June 1929 |
| Reference no. | SM1557 |
Location
Description
The stone circle consists of six upright slabs, ranging in height from around 1.4 metres to 1.9 metres.[4] The stones form a flattened circle with a diameter of around 10 metres.[4] The stones are of dark grey schist.[2] The two tallest stones lie next to each other on the southwest quadrant.[3] On the top of the northernmost stone there are three cupmarks.[3]
The stone circle is one of the more westerly examples of a large number of stone circles to be found in central Scotland,[3] many of which consist of six stones.[2] The good condition of this particular stone circle may be due to its position in the grounds of Kinnell House, and it may have been 'restored' in the 18th or 19th century.[3]