Sheriff Muir

Also known as:
Sheriff Muir Cottages
Nearest town:
Peebles (5km ENE)
OS reference:
NT24
OS sheets:
72, 73
Latitude:
55° 38' 48.56 N
Longitude:
3° 16' 16.7 W
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Images

Image of Sheriff Muir (Standing Stones) by Martin

20/12/03- with Black Meldon on the left and White Meldon on the right

Martin
Martin Dec 24, 2003
Image of Sheriff Muir (Standing Stones) by Martin

20/12/03- the cupmarked boulder which sits in between the two stones

Martin
Martin Dec 24, 2003

Articles

Sheriff Muir

Martin
Martin Dec 24, 2003

Saturday 20/12/03
These two stones stand in a field at the southern ends of the hills of White and Black Meldon which are both topped with forts, and all around are settlements, hut circles and cairns. The stones are aligned N/S and are 2.1 metres apart. The northenmost stone is approximately 1.1 metres high and is very angular with almost small steps up its southern side. The southern stone contrasts this by being very rounded and smooth, leaning back to the south. This stone is slightly large- about 1.3 metres high. Between the stones are some large boulders- one of which has a cracking cupmark on it- but is possibly natural. There are stories of other smaller stones being associated with these. I am busy with my notes when I suddenly feel like I’m being watched- I look up and meet the stares of around 200 faces- a line of sheep all watching with intent as to what I’m up to in their field!

Miscellaneous

Sheriff Muir
Standing Stones
Martin
Martin Dec 24, 2003

The Old Statistical Account from 1791-1799 notes that there were other stones, approximately 1 foot high running east from these at regular distances on a curved line. On 18th July 1921 some ‘careful digging by three men’ brought nothing to light.

Link

Sheriff Muir
Standing Stones
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GaryB Sep 15, 2005
Ancient Stones

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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