Archaeological sites · Scottish Lowlands
The Cow Stone
In or near St Boswells.
The Cow Stone — a archaeological in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Walter Baxter — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Tweedbank · 9.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
The Cow Stone is a archaeological located in scotland-central, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
The Cow Stone is an archaeological site located in central Scotland. This site is notable for its prehistoric significance, contributing to the understanding of ancient human activity in the region.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.6180, -2.6022
- District
- Scottish Borders
- Postcode
- TD5 7PL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk
- Nearest railway station
- Tweedbank — 9.9 km
Sources
- osm: node/13300713588 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Cow Stone?
- The Cow Stone is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode TD5 7PL).
- What is The Cow Stone?
- The Cow Stone — a archaeological in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Cow Stone?
- The nearest railway station is Tweedbank, about 9.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode TD5 7PL.
- Is The Cow Stone free to visit?
- Yes, The Cow Stone is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Cow Stone?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode TD5 7PL. It sits within the Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk parliamentary constituency.