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Skip Knowe, Gateside

Standing Stone (prehistoric), Stone(s) (period Unknown)

What is recorded here

Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Skip Knowe, Gateside as Standing Stone (prehistoric), Stone(s) (period Unknown). 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 Skip Knowe may have served as a territorial marker, ceremonial focus, or astronomical alignment point. No specific folklore or detailed use has been recorded for this site.

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