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South Cairnwell

Standing Stone / Menhir

<b>South Cairnwell</b>Posted by tiompanImage © tiompan
Also known as:
  • South Cairnweil

Nearest Town:Stranraer (12km NNW)
OS Ref (GB):   NX085485 / Sheet: 82
Latitude:54° 47' 40.38" N
Longitude:   4° 58' 45.12" W

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<b>South Cairnwell</b>Posted by tiompan <b>South Cairnwell</b>Posted by tiompan

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South Cairnweil Standing Stone is a triangular granite pillar reaching a rounded top at c. 7 feet. The basal cross-section of 3'3''x2'4''x8'' is maintained until the last foot of the stone. According to Canmore ID 60446 (go to Links) the stone was removed sometime between 1911 and 1970. It was re-erected in its original position by the farmer in 1973.

Directions: Take the A77 Portpatrick out of Stranraer heading S. After 1.33 miles ignore the Portpatrick R turn staying straight on the A716 Drummore. After another c. 6.5 miles go past Sandhead, take the next R for Kirkmadrine Stones. After 0.4 mile turn R onto a minor road for Kirkmadrine Stones. After c. 0.45 miles you will see a small lay-by at NX 08654 48386 with a gate where South Cairnweil Standing Stone Path starts. The stone is about 180 yards S from this point beside the path.
Posted by markj99
28th January 2021ce
Edited 28th January 2021ce

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Just to add that the stone is not visible when driving west along the minor road to the south.
I couldn't see it anyway.
Posted by CARL
28th July 2015ce

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Street View of South Cairnweil


Street View of South Cairnweil
Posted by markj99
28th January 2021ce
Edited 28th January 2021ce

Canmore ID 60446


South Cairnweil Stading Stone
Posted by markj99
28th January 2021ce