Lang Stane

Heritage Site in Kincardineshire

Scotland

Lang Stane

Rumbleyond croft With a roof ladder in place. — Rumbleyond croft Credit: Stanley Howe

Lang Stane is a historic heritage site located in Kincardineshire, Scotland. The site holds significant cultural and historical importance and is considered one of the notable landmarks in the region. The Lang Stane, which translates to "long stone" in English, is an ancient standing stone that stands tall at approximately 3.4 meters in height.

The stone is believed to date back to the Bronze Age and is made of granite. It is thought to have been used as a boundary marker or a commemorative stone, although its exact purpose remains uncertain. The Lang Stane is known for its unique shape, resembling a thin, elongated pillar.

The stone is situated in an open field near the town of Kincardine O'Neil, providing a picturesque view of the surrounding landscape. It stands alone, surrounded by grass and a few scattered trees, creating a serene and tranquil atmosphere.

Due to its historical significance and unique appearance, the Lang Stane attracts visitors from both within Scotland and around the world. It offers an opportunity for people to step back in time and connect with the ancient history of the region. The stone's well-preserved condition and its intriguing backstory make it an intriguing destination for history enthusiasts, archaeologists, and tourists alike.

Overall, Lang Stane in Kincardineshire is a captivating heritage site that provides a glimpse into Scotland's ancient past and serves as a testament to the rich cultural heritage of the region.

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Lang Stane Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.005/-2.288 or Grid Reference NO8290. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Rumbleyond croft

With a roof ladder in place.

Stanley Howe

Curlethney trig. point

George Wilson

Pond between Curlethney Hill and Meikle Carewe Hill

George Wilson

H.V. pylon on Meikle Carewe

George Wilson

Rumbleyond Burn

A minor bridge on the Rumbleyond Burn near Union cottage used mainly for farm vehicles on the Rickarton Estate

Liz Gray

Estate road at Union Cottage

The estate track that leads from Union Cottage through Auquhollie Wood to Rumbleyond, a track used mainly by agricultural vehicles

Liz Gray

Agricultural Land

An old track leading from the Lang Stane to the old derelict farm steading of Smallburn

Liz Gray

A lone tree

The track goes through the derelict farm steading of Smallburn, leading to Moss of Blackpots. The tree is surrounded by rubble, and the low remains of farm buildings are just visible in the long grass

Liz Gray

A new hill track

The new way marked track leading to Meikle Carewe windfarm. The track snakes like a white ribbon over the Moss of Blackpots and can be seen clearly from the road leading to Easter Auquhollie

Liz Gray

Wind Turbine

T4 Wind Turbine & access road, one of the turbines at Meikle Carewe windfarm

Liz Gray

Meikle Carewe Windfarm

The wind turbines at Meikle Carewe windfarm from Curlethney Hill

Liz Gray

Standing Stones and Ring Cairn

I came looking for the Roman camp, but founds these standing stones instead.

Elliott Simpson

Standing Stones and Ring Cairn

Just some of the Standing Stones on Campstone Hill near to West Raedykes. see Link

Alan Thomson

Lang Stane

This stone has what is known as an Ogham Inscription on it an ancient Irish alphabet from the fourth or fifth century

Alan Thomson

Mill

This ruin of a mill lies west of Easter Auquhollie near Rickarton. The sluice is hidden by the fallen Sycamore tree, but the large stone in front is where one side of the axle of the waterwheel rested on with the other end going through the hole in the wall. The water that powered the mill must have come from a spring as there is no sign of a river or burn at that height on the hill.

Alan Thomson

Waterwheel

This is the stone that the axle of the waterwheel rotated on at the old mill near to Easter Auquhollie.

Alan Thomson

Northward Farm (ruin)

A remote farm steading on the east side of Bank Hill now used for sheltering sheep. This had at one time been a fairly large farm by the amount of ruins there are around the building. The hill behind the steading is Meikle Carewe.

Alan Thomson