What is recorded here
The Philosopher's Stone is shown as a named rock on the public map of Perth and Kinross. The saved point is the map point or the centre of its mapped shape.
The Philosopher's Stone is a coastal rock feature located in Perth and Kinross, likely composed of Silurian greywacke or similar sedimentary rock, formed around 440–420 million years ago through deep marine deposition and subsequent tectonic uplift. Its notable name suggests local cultural or historical significance, though specific details about its naming or broader importance are not widely documented.
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