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Wallace's Stone is a cross-incised stone located in Ayrshire, Scotland, and forms part of the recorded archaeological heritage of the region. The stone bears an incised cross, a motif characteristic of early medieval carved stones found throughout Scotland, though the precise dating and original context of this particular example remain matters for specialist interpretation. Cross-incised stones of this type are generally associated with early Christian activity and settlement patterns, and their presence often indicates sites of religious or ceremonial significance. The stone's current location and condition reflect its significance within the local landscape and its identification within the Canmore records of Scotland's heritage monuments.
Wallace's Stone,cross-incised stone is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5786. View the official record →
Wallace's Stone is a cross-incised stone located in Ayrshire, Scotland, and forms part of the recorded archaeological heritage of the region. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5786.
Wallace's Stone,cross-incised stone 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 SM5786.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Craigmuir Mote,dun (0.7 km), Brigend Castle (1.1 km), Alloway Kirk (1.5 km).
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