Uncle's Hillock

Hill, Mountain in Aberdeenshire

Scotland

Uncle's Hillock

Lest We Forget - Strichen The Strichen memorial out side the town hall.
Lest We Forget - Strichen Credit: Ralph Greig

Uncle's Hillock is a small hill located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is situated near the village of Insch and stands at a modest height of around 300 feet above sea level. The hill is known for its picturesque views of the surrounding countryside and is a popular spot for hikers and nature enthusiasts.

Uncle's Hillock is covered in lush green vegetation, including grasses, shrubs, and some scattered trees. The hill is also home to a variety of wildlife, such as birds, rabbits, and deer, making it a great place for birdwatching and wildlife spotting.

At the summit of Uncle's Hillock, visitors can enjoy panoramic views of the Aberdeenshire countryside, with rolling hills and farmland stretching out as far as the eye can see. On a clear day, it is possible to see all the way to the North Sea and even catch a glimpse of the distant mountains of the Cairngorms National Park.

Overall, Uncle's Hillock is a peaceful and scenic destination that offers a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

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Uncle's Hillock Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.578842/-2.1107655 or Grid Reference NJ9354. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Lest We Forget - Strichen The Strichen memorial out side the town hall.
Lest We Forget - Strichen
The Strichen memorial out side the town hall.
Bridge Street Strichen A view from the Community park up bridge street towards the White Horse of Mormond Hill
Bridge Street Strichen
A view from the Community park up bridge street towards the White Horse of Mormond Hill
Strichen telephone exchange Strichen telephone exchange is located in the centre of the village, hidden behind a wall.
Strichen telephone exchange
Strichen telephone exchange is located in the centre of the village, hidden behind a wall.
Church and graveyard for Strichen Village
Church and graveyard for Strichen Village
Mill Farm
Mill Farm
B9093 in Strichen
B9093 in Strichen
A981 south of Strichen
A981 south of Strichen
A981 towards New Deer
A981 towards New Deer
White Horse on Mormond Hill fae Strichen Mains
White Horse on Mormond Hill fae Strichen Mains
Ploughed  field  south of Strichen A dull day with fog formed by warm damp air encountering thawing snow.
Ploughed field south of Strichen
A dull day with fog formed by warm damp air encountering thawing snow.
Minor road near Viewbank
Minor road near Viewbank
Minor road near Viewbank
Minor road near Viewbank
Minor road at Borrohill
Minor road at Borrohill
Whitehill Croft
Whitehill Croft
Strichen House Recumbent Stone Circle (1) This circle is a reconstruction. After a tenant farmer cleared it in 1830, the furious landlord made him rebuild it, but it was rebuilt in slightly the wrong place. This was completely removed in 1960. In 1979-1982 an archaeological investigation was undertaken, during which the correct positions of the stones were determined, and the circle was rebuilt on that basis. There are, however, some remaining anomalies in the alignment of some of the stones. See <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://canmore.rcahms.gov.uk/en/site/20754/details/strichen+house/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://canmore.rcahms.gov.uk/en/site/20754/details/strichen+house/">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> for more information. <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4468608">NJ9354 : Strichen House Recumbent Stone Circle (2)</a>
Strichen House Recumbent Stone Circle (1)
This circle is a reconstruction. After a tenant farmer cleared it in 1830, the furious landlord made him rebuild it, but it was rebuilt in slightly the wrong place. This was completely removed in 1960. In 1979-1982 an archaeological investigation was undertaken, during which the correct positions of the stones were determined, and the circle was rebuilt on that basis. There are, however, some remaining anomalies in the alignment of some of the stones. See LinkExternal link for more information. NJ9354 : Strichen House Recumbent Stone Circle (2)
Strichen House Recumbent Stone Circle (2) The circle from the corner of its fenced enclosure, with the recumbent and flankers to the right. The closest stone has fallen since the 1982 reconstruction. See <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://canmore.rcahms.gov.uk/en/site/20754/details/strichen+house/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://canmore.rcahms.gov.uk/en/site/20754/details/strichen+house/">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> for more information. <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4468630">NJ9354 : Strichen House Recumbent Stone Circle (3)</a>
Strichen House Recumbent Stone Circle (2)
The circle from the corner of its fenced enclosure, with the recumbent and flankers to the right. The closest stone has fallen since the 1982 reconstruction. See LinkExternal link for more information. NJ9354 : Strichen House Recumbent Stone Circle (3)
Strichen House Recumbent Stone Circle (3) The recumbent and flankers of the reconstructed circle. The positions of the stones are not quite in accord with the undisturbed circles elsewhere in that the flankers here protrude slightly beyond the face of the recumbent. See <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://canmore.rcahms.gov.uk/en/site/20754/details/strichen+house/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://canmore.rcahms.gov.uk/en/site/20754/details/strichen+house/">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> for more information. <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4468664">NJ9354 : Strichen House Recumbent Stone Circle (4)</a>
Strichen House Recumbent Stone Circle (3)
The recumbent and flankers of the reconstructed circle. The positions of the stones are not quite in accord with the undisturbed circles elsewhere in that the flankers here protrude slightly beyond the face of the recumbent. See LinkExternal link for more information. NJ9354 : Strichen House Recumbent Stone Circle (4)
Strichen House Doocot Only the lower part still stands. This doocot, with a larger than traditional internal diameter of 4 metres, is not an ancient monument. It dates from the 19th century, albeit before 1870 when the first edition of the Ordnance Survey six-inch map was surveyed.
Strichen House Doocot
Only the lower part still stands. This doocot, with a larger than traditional internal diameter of 4 metres, is not an ancient monument. It dates from the 19th century, albeit before 1870 when the first edition of the Ordnance Survey six-inch map was surveyed.
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Uncle's Hillock is located at Grid Ref: NJ9354 (Lat: 57.578842, Lng: -2.1107655)

Unitary Authority: Aberdeenshire

Police Authority: North East

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Strichen Stone Circle
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