Wolfcleuchhead, 'loupin' Stone'
Mounting Block (Post Medieval)
Site Name Wolfcleuchhead, 'loupin' Stone'
Classification Mounting Block (Post Medieval)
Alternative Name(s) Loupin' On Stane; Mounting Steps; Mounting Block
Canmore ID 53002
Site Number NT30NW 2
NGR NT 3139 0834
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/53002
- Council Scottish Borders, The
- Parish Roberton
- Former Region Borders
- Former District Roxburgh
- Former County Roxburghshire
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.
Sbc Note (15 April 2016)
Visibility: Standing structure or monument.
Information from Scottish Borders Council
