Scheduled MonumentsScotlandKempock Stone, Inverkip
Inverkip

Kempock Stone, Inverkip

Scotland
HES SM1651
Site type
Inverkip
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Kempock Stone is a standing stone located at Inverkip in Renfrewshire, Scotland. The monument dates to the prehistoric period, likely the Bronze Age or earlier, and stands as evidence of ritual or ceremonial activity in the area during antiquity. The stone has long been associated with local folklore and tradition, forming part of the cultural landscape of the Clyde valley. Its precise original function remains uncertain, though such standing stones typically served purposes connected to burial practices, territorial markers, or ceremonial gatherings in their respective periods.

Kempock Stone, Inverkip is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1651. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Kempock Stone, Inverkip?

Kempock Stone is a standing stone located at Inverkip in Renfrewshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1651.

Who is responsible for protecting Kempock Stone, Inverkip?

Kempock Stone, Inverkip is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic Environment Scotland — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in Scotland. The official designation reference is SM1651.

What other scheduled monuments are near Kempock Stone, Inverkip?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Whitelees Cottage, bombing decoy control bunker 230m NW of (5.6 km), Loch Thom-Overton, water cut (5.9 km), Kirkbrae House, burial vault 65m ENE of (6.4 km).

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