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Councillor Charles Farquhar visited Balgarthno Stone Circle in Dundee today along with representatives of Historic Scotland and Scottish Urban Archaeological Trust, following preservation work carried out on the monument.
Along with an interpretation panel, new fencing has been erected around the prehistoric stone circle in Myrekirk Park, Charleston, to protect it from persistent vandalism.
The work was made possible thanks to grant-aided funds from Historic Scotland.
City council leisure and communities staff also went along to the site with Mr Farquhar, who is leisure services convener.
“The presence of this monument shows that this area, now known as Charleston, has held a special significance for many generations of people,” he said.
“The decision to put a fence around the stone circle was not taken lightly, but it was felt that the significance of the stone circle needed to be highlighted and the stones themselves protected.
“We would like to thank Historic Scotland for their assistance with this project. Now that local citizens are aware of the age of the history of the stone circle, it is hoped they will feel a sense of ownership towards it and educate other people about it and serve as its guardians.”
Historic Scotland inspector of ancient monuments, Allan Rutherford said they were happy to work together with Dundee City Council to preserve this important monument.
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