Sheldon stone circle
Stone circle in Aberdeenshire, Scotland
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Sheldon stone circle is a prehistoric stone circle located to the south of Oldmeldrum in Aberdeenshire, Scotland.
The Sheldon stone circle on the crest of the hill | |
 Interactive map of Sheldon stone circle | |
| Location | near Oldmeldrum |
|---|---|
| Region | Aberdeenshire |
| Coordinates | 57.314706°N 2.2956551°W |
| Type | Recumbent stone circle |
| Site notes | |
| Public access | Yes |
| Official name | Sheldon, stone circle |
| Type | Prehistoric ritual and funerary: stone circle or ring |
| Designated | 17 August 1925 |
| Reference no. | SM45 |
Description
Sheldon stone circle is also known as Sheildon, Shelden, Shieldon, Sheldon of Bourtie and Sheldon of Bourtree.[1][2] It is located north of Sheldon farm and lies to the south of Oldmeldrum in Aberdeenshire. Sitting on a knoll, it is a scheduled ancient monument.[3]
The circle has five remaining stones, with two outliers. It is 24 metres in diameter.[4] Researchers followed Alexander Keiller in positing that Sheldon was a recumbent stone circle, despite there being no remaining recumbent. Recent work by Historic Environment Scotland suggests the circle was not a recumbent stone circle.[4]