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Latitude: 56.6305 / 56°37'49"N
Longitude: -3.6417 / 3°38'30"W
OS Eastings: 299383
OS Northings: 749940
OS Grid: NN993499
Mapcode National: GBR V1.D9VZ
Mapcode Global: WH5MZ.1L4W
Entry Name: Kindallachan, standing stone
Scheduled Date: 14 January 2002
Source: Historic Environment Scotland
Source ID: SM9618
Schedule Class: Cultural
Category: Prehistoric ritual and funerary: standing stone
Location: Dunkeld and Dowally
County: Perth and Kinross
Electoral Ward: Strathtay
Traditional County: Perthshire
The monument comprises a single standing stone of prehistoric date, visible as an upstanding monument.
The standing stone, known locally as the 'Druid's Stone', is situated in arable farmland at about 60m OD. The standing stone probably relates to ritual activity of Neolithic or Bronze Age date.
The area proposed for scheduling comprises the remains described and an area around them within which related material may be expected to survive. It is circular in shape, with a diameter of 10m as marked in red on the accompanying map.
Source: Historic Environment Scotland
The monument is of national importance because of its potential to contribute to an understanding of prehistoric ritual practices. Its importance is increased by its proximity to other monuments of potentially contemporary date.
Source: Historic Environment Scotland
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RCAHMS records the monument as NN 94 NE 7.
Source: Historic Environment Scotland
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