Ballymeanoch, Kilmartin Glen

Ballymeanoch, Kilmartin Glen
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Also known as: Baile Meadhonach, Ballymeanoch, Henge von Ballymeanoch

Ballymeanoch is a complex of Neolithic structures located in Kilmartin Glen, Scotland [1]. It includes an avenue of two rows of standing stones with 4 and 2 stones each, a stone circle, and a henge with a small burial cairn [1]. According to the Historic Environment Scotland marker at the site, the circle and standing stones are the older structures and their construction dates back to over 4,000 years ago [1]. The two middle stones of the four stone line are heavily carved with cup and ring marks [1]. The complex is designated a scheduled monument by Historic Environment Scotland [1].

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TypeMegalithic stones
Period3000 - 1500 BC
CountryScotland
Coordinates56.1111° N, 5.4868° W

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