Archaeology Notes

Event ID 713286

Category Descriptive Accounts

Type Archaeology Notes

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NT30NW 2 3139 0834.

A standing stone near Wolfcleuchead had been brought to the notice of the Secretary, R E Scott, by an unnamed member of the Society. The stone, bearing two carved heads, has been photographed and a copy sent to the CBA Scottish Regional Group whose representatives visited the stone - pre January 15th 1952 - their findings are awaited.

Trans Hawick Archaeol Soc 1952.

This stone is at NT 3139 0834 and is known locally as the 'Loupin' Stone'. It is 0.8m long by 0.35m wide at top, narrowing to a point at bottom, and is only 0.05m thick. On one side two heads and lettering are inscribed; on the other the name 'Wolfcleuchead'.

Visited by OS (WDJ) 23 July 1962.

Loupin' Stane [NAT]

OS 1:10,000 map, 1985.