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What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Knock as Building (period Unassigned), 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 Bronze Age, Knock is a standing stone that may have functioned as a territorial marker, ceremonial focus, or astronomical alignment point. No specific folklore or detailed use is recorded for this site.
The historic-place record does not grant public access. Check current conditions and ownership before entering land or a building.
Places near here
South Mine Lime WorksLime Kiln(s) (period Unassigned), Limestone Quarry (period Unassigned) · 239 yd
Cairnpapple HillAxehead (stone)(period Unassigned) · 308 yd
CairnpappleCairn (prehistoric), Henge (neolithic) - (bronze Age) · 316 yd
The KnockMountain / peak · 475 yd
Ballencrieff HillMountain / peak · 478 yd
BishopbraeMine Workings (period Unassigned) · 1271 yd
Scottish Korean War MemorialMemorial · 1349 yd
Quarter StripForest · 1.1 mi
PetershillNature reserve · 1.2 mi
War MemorialMemorial · 1.4 mi
Kipps FarmNo Class (event) (21st Century) · 1.4 mi
Lochcote CastleCastle (medieval), Dovecot (19th Century) · 1.7 miOther information
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