Paddock Stone
Stone (Prehistoric)
Site Name Paddock Stone
Classification Stone (Prehistoric)
Alternative Name(s) Greystane
Canmore ID 32005
Site Number NO33SW 16
NGR NO 34581 31033
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/32005
- Council Dundee, City Of
- Parish Dundee (Dundee, City Of)
- Former Region Tayside
- Former District City Of Dundee
- Former County Angus
NO33SW 16 3458 3108.
(NO 3458 3103) Paddock Stone (NAT)
OS 6" map, Forfarshire, 2nd ed., (1926)
An immense block of rock, known as the "Paddock Stone" forms part of the wall of Greystane House. Its origin is unknown, but it possibly commemorates some important event long since forgotten. Only a legend is associated with it.
A J Warden 1880-5.
A glacial boulder of whinstone.
A B Dalgetty 1940.
"Paddock Stone", a natural erratic, is situated behind an iron railing, within the grounds of Greystone House.
Visited by OS (J L D) 18 April 1958.
