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Blackgate Smithy

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Blackgate Smithy is one of two stone circles the Albion Guide maps in Angus. Other ancient sites nearby include Aberlemno churchyard, Aberlemno and St Orland's Stone, Glamis. Arbroath Station is 19.4 km away to the south-east.

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