Lochmaben Stone, Standing stone in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland
The Lochmaben Stone measures 7 feet in height and 18 feet in circumference, standing as a granite megalith near the Solway Firth.
The stone marked the border between England and Scotland since the 1300s, serving as a meeting point for exchanging prisoners between the two kingdoms.
Archaeological findings connect this megalith to the Celtic god Mabon, with evidence of ancient religious gatherings dating back to 3000 BC.
Visitors can reach the stone by following a path from Old Graitney Farmhouse, located one mile west of Gretna Green.
In 1982, the stone fell and required excavation, revealing a shallow pit containing charcoal that dated the structure to approximately 3275 BC.
Location: Dumfries and Galloway
Location: Gretna
GPS coordinates: 54.98280,-3.07638
Latest update: March 3, 2025 22:12
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