Killin Stone Circle facts for kids
Killin Stone Circle in 2008
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 Location in Stirling
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| Location | Killin, Stirling |
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| Coordinates | 56°27′55″N 4°18′43″W / 56.465318°N 4.312039°W |
| Type | Stone circle |
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| Periods | Bronze Age |
The Killin Stone Circle, also known as the Kinnell Stone Circle, is a very old monument from the Bronze Age. It is a special type of ancient site called a stone circle. You can find it in Scotland, near the village of Killin in Stirling. This stone circle is a protected historical site.
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Where is Killin Stone Circle Located?
This ancient stone circle is found about half a mile east of Killin. It sits at the western end of a beautiful lake called Loch Tay. The circle is in a grassy field right next to Kinnell House.
What Does the Stone Circle Look Like?
The Killin Stone Circle is made up of six tall stones standing upright. These stones are between 1.4 and 1.9 meters (about 4.5 to 6 feet) tall. They form a slightly flattened circle that is about 10 meters (33 feet) across.
The stones are made of a dark grey rock called schist. Schist is a type of rock that can be split into layers. The two tallest stones in the circle stand next to each other on the southwest side.
Special Features of the Stones
One of the stones, the one furthest north, has three special markings on its top. These are called cupmarks. Cupmarks are small, hollowed-out shapes, sometimes with rings around them. Ancient people carved these into stones.
Why is it So Well Preserved?
The Killin Stone Circle is one of many stone circles in central Scotland. Many of these circles also have six stones. This particular circle is in very good condition. This might be because it is located on the grounds of Kinnell House. People may have "restored" or fixed it up in the 1700s or 1800s. This care helped keep it looking good for a long time.
Learn More
- Stone circles in the British Isles and Brittany
- List of stone circles
