Bain's Hill, 'stinnin Stane'
Standing Stone (Prehistoric)
Site Name Bain's Hill, 'stinnin Stane'
Classification Standing Stone (Prehistoric)
Alternative Name(s) Maidenhead Bay; Rab's Knowe; Pan Knowes
Canmore ID 40856
Site Number NS20NW 7
NGR NS 20756 07738
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/40856
- Council South Ayrshire
- Parish Kirkoswald
- Former Region Strathclyde
- Former District Kyle And Carrick
- Former County Ayrshire
NS20NW 7 2075 0773
(NS 2075 0773) Standing Stone (NR)
OS 1:10000 map (1972)
The 'Stinnin Stane', a dolerite monolith, is situated at the S side of Maidenhead Bay, near Rab's Knowe (Pan Knowes).
J Smith 1895.
This stone occupies a prominent position on top of a small hill. It measures 1.7m in height and 1.1m by 0.8m at the base. The name 'Stinnin Stane' is not in local use.
Visited by OS (RD), 7 March 1967.
No change to the previous field report.
Visited by OS (JRL), 31 May 1977.
Field Visit (October 1982)
Bain's Hill NS 207 077 NS20NW 7
On Bain's Hill, to the WSW of the village of Maidens, there is a standing stone measuring 1m by 0. 7m at the base and 1.6m in height.
RCAHMS 1983, visited October 1982
(Smith 1895, 203)
