What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Cretshengan as Standing Stone (prehistoric)(possible). The official map says its point is accurate as follows: NGR given to the nearest 10m. The record does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.
Likely dating to the Neolithic or Bronze Age, Cretshengan may have functioned as a territorial marker, ceremonial focus, or astronomical alignment point. No specific folklore or detailed use is recorded for this standing stone.
The historic-place record does not grant public access. Check current conditions and ownership before entering land or a building.
Places near here
CretshenganBurial Enclosure (18th Century) · 90 yd
Cretshengan BayBuilding (period Unassigned) · 493 yd
Taobh Na MaraStructure(s) (period Unassigned) · 1490 yd
Kilberry Sculptured StonesHeritage attraction · 1.6 mi
Kilberry CastleCountry House (19th Century), Tower House (medieval) · 1.7 mi
Cruach na GaibhreMountain / peak · 2.0 mi
Kilberry BayBay · 2.1 mi
KeppochFarmstead (period Unassigned) · 2.2 mi
Cnoc Bealach SitheMountain / peak · 2.7 mi
Point of KnapHeadland · 3.2 mi
Eilean nan LeacIslet · 5.4 mi
Eilean nan CaorachIslet · 5.9 mi