What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Hilton of Moncrieffe 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 Early Bronze Age, the Hilton of Moncrieffe standing stone may have functioned as a territorial marker, ceremonial focus, or astronomical alignment point, common uses for such monuments in prehistoric Scotland. No specific folklore or detailed use is recorded for this site.
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