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Sunhoney
57.1414° N, -2.4708° E
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Sunhoney is a stone circle of the recumbent type, which is common in the Grampian region, in particular at the River Dee. Sunhoney is situated about 2 km west of Echt in Aberdeenshire, near to the Cullerlie and Midmar stone circles. It is designated a scheduled ancient monument
Historical Timeline
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Excavation by Charles Dalrymple
1865
George Browne archaeoastronomy survey (first)
1906
George Browne archaeoastronomy survey (second)
1920
Geological survey
2006
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Burial and Funerary Structures
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Astronomical and Timekeeping Structures
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