Aberdeenshire HER - NJ55SE0004 - ST MARNAN'S CHAIR

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Primary ReferenceNJ55SE0004
NameST MARNAN'S CHAIR
NRHE Card No.NJ55SE6
NRHE Numlink 17915
HES SM No. 342
HES LB No. NULL
Site Form Standing Structure
Site Condition Incomplete
Details Remains of a stone circle which surrounds a former parish church (NJ55SE0106). In 1866 two stones remained of the circle. St Marnan's stone is situated on top of a hill within the churchyard and is probably a pillar stone of a recumbent stone circle. The name St Marnan's stone is derived from local tradition that suggested St Marnan preached there in the 7th Century AD. The standing stone to the North is obviously not in its original position.
Last Update06/01/2025
Updated Bycherbert
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Monument Types

Monument Type 1Monument Type 2Monument Type 3OrderProbability
STANDING-STONES  C100
STONE-CIRCLES REMAINS OFA100
STONE-CIRCLES RECUMBENTB90