
What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Hopetoun Wood 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, the standing stone at Hopetoun Wood may have functioned as a territorial marker, ceremonial focus, or astronomical alignment point. Local folklore or specific use is not recorded, though such stones often held spiritual or social significance in prehistoric communities.
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Places near here
Hopetoun Wood, Justice StoneStone (period Unassigned) · 148 yd
Abercorn, Abercorn Primary SchoolSchool (19th Century) · 836 yd
WoodvilleBarrow (prehistoric)(possible) · 958 yd
Craigton HouseHouse (17th Century) · 1172 yd
Bailies MuirWood · 1262 yd
Midhope CastleTower House (medieval) · 1435 yd
Burn CraigsWood · 1594 yd
Duntarvie CastleCountry House (16th Century), Garden (period Unassigned)(possible) · 1674 yd
Staneyhill TowerTower House (17th Century) · 1689 yd
North Philpstoun BingMountain / peak · 1.4 mi
Winchburgh, Union CanalNo Class (event) (21st Century) · 1.4 mi
WinchburghNo Class (event) (21st Century) · 1.6 miOther information
Photo: Stanley Howe · CC BY-SA 2.0