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Ernespie stone circle

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Ernespie stone circle is one of ten stone circles the Albion Guide lists in Dumfries and Galloway. The nearest other stone circle is Park, 10.3 km to the south-west.

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Full name: Ernespie, remains of stone circle 200m E of Erne Hill, Castle Douglas

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