Kirkton of Bourtie Stone Circle

Inverurie, United Kingdom

Kirkton of Bourtie is a recumbent stone circle(type of stone circle that incorporates a large monolith, known as a recumbent, lying on its side). The circle is badly damaged, with only the eastern flanker, the recumbent and two western stones surviving.

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Founded: 2000 BC
Category: Prehistoric and archaeological sites in United Kingdom

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