What is recorded here

Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Gormyre, Refuge Stone as Sanctuary Marker (medieval). The official map says its point is accurate as follows: NGR given to the nearest 1m. The record does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.

Gormyre, Refuge Stone is associated with medieval sanctuary traditions, where it likely marked a safe haven for individuals seeking refuge from violence or legal persecution. Such stones were often linked to local saints or Christian customs, though specific folklore or saintly connections for this site remain undocumented.

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