What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records 'crooked Stone', Crookedstone as Standing Stone (prehistoric). 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, the Crooked Stone is a standing stone that may have functioned as a territorial marker, ceremonial focus, or astronomical alignment point. Local folklore sometimes associates such stones with mythical figures or supernatural events, though specific traditions for this site are not recorded.
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Places near here
North CrookedstoneFarmstead (period Unassigned) · 448 yd
East CrookedstoneFarmstead (period Unassigned) · 734 yd
Quarter, Limekilnburn RoadRailings(s) (19th Century) · 1390 yd
Thinacre MillField Boundary (period Unknown) · 1664 yd
Heads CottageNo Class (event) (period Unassigned) · 1.5 mi
Haspie LawMountain / peak · 1.7 mi
Whitefield KnoweMountain / peak · 1.8 mi
Robert Smillie Primary SchoolMemorial · 2.2 mi
Cadzow Castle (ruin)Castle · 2.4 mi
Cadzow CastleCastle (medieval) · 2.4 mi
War MemorialMemorial · 2.5 mi
Chatelherault Visitor CentreHeritage attraction · 2.5 mi