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Dalchirla


This pair of standing stones stand on the wide, flat flood plain of the Machany Water, a few hundred metres from their solitary neighbour in a nearby field. Unlike most Perthshire stone pairs, these stones are of a similar shape to one another, although there is a significant difference in size. Between the stones is a small boulder described as being earthfast, although whether it is significant or just old field clearance is unclear.

The larger stone measures 2.34m in height, while the smaller stone measures 1.32m tall. The stones stand approximately 2.50m apart.

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Alternative names for Dalchirla

Dalchirla (Muthill); Dalchirla Farm; Muthill

Where is Dalchirla?

Dalchirla is in the parish of Muthill and the county of Perthshire.

Grid reference: NN 8244 1588

Lat / long: 56.32006368, -3.901649871

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OS Map for Dalchirla

OS map OL47
Crieff, Comrie & Glen Artney (Strathearn & Auchterarder)
OS Explorer map OL47


Directions to Dalchirla

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Weather at Dalchirla

9°C
max 9°C / min 7°C
8km/h S
1000mb
96%
100%
06:16 18:29

Light rain
Weather observed at Crieff at 03:53

References (books)

Megalithic Sites in Britain
Alexander Thom
Oxford, 1967
The Queen's Scotland - Heartland of Scotland
Nigel Tranter
London, 1971

References (websites)

Canmore

Ancient sites near Dalchirla

Dalchirla Farm standing stone

0.4km away

Dunruchan A standing stone

3.3km away

Dunruchan D standing stone

3.5km away

Dunruchan C standing stone

3.5km away

Dunruchan B standing stone

3.6km away

Dunruchan E standing stone

3.6km away

Dunruchan F standing stone

3.8km away

Concraig standing stone

4.8km away

Bennybeg cursus

5.2km away
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Castles near Dalchirla

Drummond Castle

2.9km away

Balloch Castle (site of)

3.7km away

Pitkellony House

4.1km away

Braco Castle

4.5km away

John the Bangster's House (site of)

5.0km away

Auchingarrich (possible) (site of)

5.4km away

Strowan (possible) (site of)

5.5km away

Orchill (site of)

6.0km away

Cultybraggan (site of)

6.9km away
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Pictish stones near Dalchirla

Blackford Class I symbol stone

11.6km away

Fowlis Wester Class II cross-slab

13.2km away

Fowlis Wester Church Class III cross-slab

13.2km away

Old Kilmadock 1 Class II symbol stone

17.8km away

Old Kilmadock 2 Class I symbol stone

17.8km away

Dupplin Cross Class III cross

22.8km away

Hawkhill Class III cross-slab

24.3km away

Tullibole Class III cross slab

27.3km away

Abernethy No. 5 Class III cross shaft

35.4km away
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Pictish sites near Dalchirla

Norrie's Law hoard

58.9km away

Todholes (possible) silver chain

73.2km away

Borland silver chain

73.4km away

Haddington silver chain

80.5km away

Traprain Law silver chain

85.7km away

Whitlaw silver chain

95.1km away

Whitecleugh silver chain

95.9km away

Hoardweel silver chain

110.6km away

Dunnicaer fort

126.6km away
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Accommodation near Dalchirla

James Cottage Guest House
hotelCrieff
6.5km away
Merlindale
bed and breakfastCrieff
6.7km away
Galvelbeg House
bed and breakfast, self-catering apartmentCrieff
7.4km away
Knock Castle Hotel & Spa
hotel, restaurant, barCrieff
7.5km away
Comrie Croft SYHA Hostel
hostelComrie
7.6km away
Crieff Hydro Hotel and Leisure Resort
hotel, restaurantCrieff
7.7km away
Murraypark Hotel
hotelCrieff
7.8km away
Crieff Hydro self-catering cottages and chalets
self-catering cottagesCrieff
7.8km away
Blackford Hotel
hotelBlackford
9.9km away
Gleneagles Hotel
hotelAuchterarder
10.1km away

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Cafés, restaurants & bars near Dalchirla

Torlum Café, Auchingarrich
caféComrie
5.3km away
Knock Castle Hotel & Spa
hotel, restaurant, barCrieff
7.5km away
Crieff Hydro Hotel and Leisure Resort
hotel, restaurantCrieff
7.7km away
Famous Grouse Experience
restaurant, café, barCrieff
8.4km away
Sheriffmuir Inn
hotel, pub, restaurantDunblane
13.7km away
Drummond Hotel
hotel, pubSt Fillans
15.5km away
An Lochan Tormaukin
hotel, bar, restaurantGleneagles
20.2km away
Roman Camp Hotel
hotel, restaurantCallander
20.9km away
The Crags Hotel
hotel, restaurant, barCallander
21.0km away
Mhor Bread
caféCallendar
21.2km away
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Published on the 14th of May 2010 at 4:19 pm. Updated on the 31st of March 2011 at 7:08 am.

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