Archaeologists in Scotland were excited over the discovery of what they believed to be an ancient recumbent stone circle, which would add to the many already found in Aberdeenshire, Scotland.
As things turn out, it was in fact a replica made around two decades ago. While the initial discovery did lead to some questions based on the diameter of the stone circle and size of the stones, there is considerable variation between recumbent stone circles. This could explain the somewhat odd features, and as such it was celebrated as “an authentic Recumbent Stone Circle by Adam Welfare of Historic Environment Scotland and Aberdeenshire Council’s Archaeology Service.”
Initial suspicions unfortunately turned out to be right, however. A previous owner of the farm where the circle was discovered has confirmed that they built it in the mid-1990s.
Neil Ackerman, Historic Environment Record Assistant at Aberdeenshire Council, said: “It is obviously disappointing to learn of this development, but it also adds an interesting element to its story.
“That it so closely copies a regional monument type shows the local knowledge, appreciation and engagement with the archaeology of the region by the local community.
And, on the bright side..
