This is a corker but happens to be on the opposite side of the road to the location marked on my map, which is a little confusing. Even OS can make mistakes, eh Julian?!?
The fields surrounding the stone are cairn-central and we counted a fair few before we noticed this stone through a gateway. Had to wade through very muddy fields (it was October though) to get to it but all worth the effort. The cairn in the field opposite is well worth a gander too!
The hole in the stone has been ground-out from both sides leaving a pair of funnels.
I love stones with holes in 'em.
A good sized fella, worth a look.
According to a leaflet in Kirkinner Church, quoting 'Old Wigtown' by Jack Hunter, the stone is called the Old Bridal Stone, and couples used to use it to make a marriage contract by joining hands through the hole. The C10th cross in the church was similarly used, which raises the possibility that the hole is a later addition to the stone.
An entry from Ancient Stones, an online database that covers most of the standing stones, stone circles and other stones found in South East Scotland. Each entry includes details, directions, photograph, folklore, parking and field notes on each location.
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