Grannie stone, Glacial erratic in North Ayrshire, Scotland.
The Grannie Stone, consisting of Shap granite, stands as a large boulder measuring several meters in height within the grassy fields of North Ayrshire.
During the last Ice Age, approximately 30,000 years ago, glacial forces transported this massive stone from its original location in Cumbria to North Ayrshire.
Local residents of North Ayrshire maintain oral traditions about the stone, incorporating it into regional tales and attributing natural healing powers to its presence.
Visitors interested in examining this geological formation can locate the Grannie Stone at coordinates 55.6128 latitude and -4.66967 longitude in North Ayrshire.
The composition of Shap granite in the Grannie Stone differs from the surrounding bedrock, providing evidence of ancient glacial movements across Britain.
Location: North Ayrshire
GPS coordinates: 55.61280,-4.66967
Latest update: March 4, 2025 19:51
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