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Kilmass Stone

Standing stone

What is recorded here

Marked on the 1837 and 1915 eds of the OS 6-inch map where it is described as 'Kilmass Stone' in italic lettering on both, and situated on a rise in a gently undulating landscape. Limestone upright oriented NE-SW (dims 0.4m x 0.25m; H 1.7m), known locally as the milestone. Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of upload: 24 August 2010
Likely dating to the Bronze Age, the Kilmass Stone may have functioned as a boundary marker, ceremonial monument, or burial memorial. Its orientation and placement on a rise suggest a possible alignment with seasonal or celestial events, though specific folklore or use remains undocumented.

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