What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Gowkstone as Standing Stone (prehistoric). 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.
Likely dating to the Neolithic or Bronze Age, the Gowkstone 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 supernatural beings or historical events, though specific traditions for this site are not recorded.
The historic-place record does not grant public access. Check current conditions and ownership before entering land or a building.
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