Archaeological sites · North West England
Lochmaben Stone
In or near Gretna Green.
Lochmaben Stone — archaeological in scotland lowlands.
James T M Towill — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Gretna Green · 2.1 km
About
Lochmaben Stone is a archaeological located in scotland lowlands. British historic ruins recorded in OpenStreetMap. Many such sites are scheduled monuments or listed structures.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Upper Solway Flats & Marshes SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Solway Coast
- Ramsar wetland: Upper Solway Flats & Marshes
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Lochmaben Stone is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is a significant prehistoric standing stone, often associated with ancient rituals and local folklore. The stone is a notable feature of the region's archaeological landscape, offering insights into the area's early history and cultural practices. Visitors can observe this historical monument set against the backdrop of the countryside.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 54.9828, -3.0764
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG16 5EU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
- Nearest railway station
- Gretna Green — 2.1 km
Sources
- osm: n2362435745 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q6665147 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Lochmaben Stone?
- Lochmaben Stone is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG16 5EU).
- What is Lochmaben Stone?
- Lochmaben Stone — archaeological in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Lochmaben Stone?
- The nearest railway station is Gretna Green, about 2.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode DG16 5EU.
- Is Lochmaben Stone a protected site?
- Yes — Lochmaben Stone is part of the Upper Solway Flats & Marshes SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Solway Coast National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Lochmaben Stone?
- The nearest railway station is Gretna Green, about 2.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DG16 5EU.