What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Templand Mains 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.
Templand Mains is likely a Neolithic or Early Bronze Age standing stone, commonly used as a marker, ceremonial focus, or astronomical alignment point. Specific meaning or folklore associated with the stone is not recorded.
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Places near here
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Tibbers WoodForest · 2.7 mi
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