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West Pitcorthie

Standing Stone / Menhir

<b>West Pitcorthie</b>Posted by nickbrandImage © nickbrand
Nearest Town:Kilrenny (2km S)
OS Ref (GB):   NO572071 / Sheet: 59
Latitude:56° 15' 15.9" N
Longitude:   2° 41' 27.13" W

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This stone is set on a N-S axis, and stands around 7 feet tall. It is of local red sandstone, and there are some possible cup marks on the top - not clearly defined in the photograph I took!
This post appears as part of the weblog entry Four stones in the East Neuk
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nickbrand Posted by nickbrand
30th March 2003ce

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Etymology of Pitcorthie:- Pit meaning - Place, piece, portion or settlement.
Corthie from the Old Gaelic coirthe meaning standing stones.

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hamish Posted by hamish
4th April 2003ce
Edited 4th April 2003ce
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