Whitehill Wood, Aberdeenshire
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LocationAberdeenshire, Scotland
Foundedc. 1200BC (Lockyer)
c. 2500BC (HES)
c. 2500BC (HES)
 Stone circle in 2009 | |
 Interactive map of Whitehill Wood, Aberdeenshire | |
| Location | Aberdeenshire, Scotland |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 57°32′37″N 2°32′22″W / 57.54361°N 2.53944°W |
| History | |
| Founded | c. 1200BC (Lockyer) c. 2500BC (HES) |
| Official name | Whitehill, stone circle, Bogmore Wood |
| Type | Prehistoric ritual and funerary: stone circle or ring |
| Designated | 17 August 1925 |
| Reference no. | SM55 |
Whitehill Wood is a wood and megalithic stone circle in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, located off the B9025 road between Aberchirder and Turriff and between the hamlets of Bogton and Laithers.[1] It is one of the Aberdeenshire circles, which according to Sir Norman Lockyer were built around 1200 BC.[2] However, Historic Environment Scotland describes it as 4500 years old. it is protected as a scheduled monument.[3]
