Windmills · Scottish Highlands
Gowk Stane, standing stone 80m WSW of Craigconnack
In or near Insch.
Gowk Stane, standing stone 80m WSW of Craigconnack — a post mill in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Doug Mortimer — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Insch · 5.1 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Gowk Stane, standing stone 80m WSW of Craigconnack is a post mill located in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom. Catalogued from Wikidata's UK heritage register; see the linked Wikipedia article for further details on its history, architecture and visiting information.
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Place summary
Gowk Stane is a standing stone located 80 metres west-southwest of Craigconnack in the Scottish Highlands. This ancient monument is notable for its historical significance, representing the region's prehistoric heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 57.3207, -2.5386
- District
- Aberdeenshire
- Postcode
- AB52 6QU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Gordon and Buchan
- Nearest railway station
- Insch — 5.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q56661336 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Gowk Stane, standing stone 80m WSW of Craigconnack?
- Gowk Stane, standing stone 80m WSW of Craigconnack is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB52 6QU).
- What is Gowk Stane, standing stone 80m WSW of Craigconnack?
- Gowk Stane, standing stone 80m WSW of Craigconnack — a post mill in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Gowk Stane, standing stone 80m WSW of Craigconnack?
- The nearest railway station is Insch, about 5.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode AB52 6QU.
- Is Gowk Stane, standing stone 80m WSW of Craigconnack free to visit?
- Yes, Gowk Stane, standing stone 80m WSW of Craigconnack is free to enter.
- How do I get to Gowk Stane, standing stone 80m WSW of Craigconnack?
- The nearest railway station is Insch, about 5.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode AB52 6QU.