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Gray Stone

Standing Stone (Prehistoric)

Site Name Gray Stone

Classification Standing Stone (Prehistoric)

Alternative Name(s) Knowes; Battle Of Duncrub

Canmore ID 26681

Site Number NO01SW 11

NGR NO 0219 1180

Datum OSGB36 - NGR

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  • Council Perth And Kinross
  • Parish Dunning
  • Former Region Tayside
  • Former District Perth And Kinross
  • Former County Perthshire

Archaeology Notes

NO01SW 11 0219 1180

See also NO01SW 7 and NO01SW 67.

(NO 0219 1180) Gray Stone (NR)

OS 6" map, (1959)

A standing stone, about seven feet high, the reputed burial place of the Maormor of Atholl AD. 964. Killed at the battle of Duncrub (NO01SW 7).

Name Book 1859.

A standing stone 2.1m high with a triangular base 1.2 x 1.2 x 0.5m, the short side facing due north. It leans slightly to the W.

No further information obtained.

Visited by OS (W D J) 2 November 1965.

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