IMAGES TAKEN NEAR TO
The Henge, GLENROTHES, KY7 6XX
Introduction
This page details the photographs taken nearby to The Henge, KY7 6XX by members of the Geograph project.
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Image Listing (12 Images Found)
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Ordnance Survey Flush Bracket S8953
This can be found on the wall of a private dwelling at Balfarg Coul. The benchmark height is recorded as being 100.955 metres above sea level.
For more detail see : https://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm21320
Image: © Peter Wood
Taken: 8 May 2021
0.05 miles
2
Balfarg henge
In an unlikely location in a housing estate in the new town of Glenrothes (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glenrothes ) we see a restored wood and stone henge, the extent of which discovered during excavations in 1977. It is circle No. 147 in Burl's guide, which he describes as a "megalithic imperative" to visit.
Image: © Bill Harrison
Taken: 19 Apr 2023
0.05 miles
3
Balfarg Henge
Following excavations the henge was restored. https://canmore.org.uk/site/29990/balfarg
Image: © Sandy Gerrard
Taken: 19 Apr 2014
0.05 miles
4
Balfarg henge (close up)
The two remaining stones and wooden markers showing the supposed positions of others. Scheduled monument Sm2184: https://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/SM2184 .
Image: © Bill Harrison
Taken: 19 Apr 2023
0.07 miles
5
Wildflower meadow, Western Avenue
Western Avenue is built along a wide course to allow possible upgrading to a dual carriageway. The extra land is being put to good use. The roundabout is the junction with Pitcairn Avenue.
Image: © Richard Webb
Taken: 31 Jul 2009
0.16 miles
6
Old Leslie Road at Balfarg Steadings
Looking westward.
Image: © Peter Wood
Taken: 8 May 2021
0.18 miles
7
Roundabout with standing stones
Coul Roundabout. one of many in the Glenrothes road system, has been made quite distinctive through the erection of several impressive standing stones.
Image: © James Allan
Taken: 18 Apr 2006
0.20 miles
8
Contemporary standing stones
Are distinctive features of Coul Roundabout on Glenrothes' road system.
Image: © James Allan
Taken: 8 Jul 2013
0.20 miles
9
Open area
Grass and trees in the middle of a residential area of Glenrothes.
Image: © James Allan
Taken: 8 Jul 2013
0.20 miles
10
Ordnance Survey Flush Bracket S8933
This bracket can be found on the roadside wall of dwelling at Balfarg Steadings. The benchmark height is recorded as being 98.459 metres above sea level.
For more detail see : https://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm21312
Image: © Peter Wood
Taken: 8 May 2021
0.22 miles