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Standing Stone of Balkello

Standing Stone (prehistoric)
Standing Stone of Balkello
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Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Standing Stone of Balkello 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.
Likely dating to the Neolithic or Early Bronze Age, the Standing Stone of Balkello may have functioned as a territorial marker, ceremonial focus, or astronomical alignment point. No specific folklore or detailed use is recorded for this site.

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Photo: Douglas Nelson · CC BY-SA 2.0