St Brandan's Stanes
Introduction
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St Brandan's Stanes
Image: © Anne Burgess Taken: 11 Feb 2008
The Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland web site http://www.rcahms.gov.uk/ has them listed as an Ancient Monument, consisting of two pillars with a recumbent slab between, and some other worked stones surrounding them. An urn containing coins was found here, and St Brandan's Fair was held nearby.
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Image Location
Latitude
57.637578
Longitude
-2.659211