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The Standard Stone, Devilla Forest

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Location: Kincardine, Fife, Scotland, United Kingdom

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1. Devilla Forest loop from Kirkton

11.1km

02:51

50m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Hiking loop from Kincardine

3.04km

00:46

10m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5.0

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3. Hiking loop from Kincardine

6.34km

01:37

20m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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51m

March 6, 2023

Folklore suggests that this stone was cut to hold the standards of the Scottish army that may have fought the Danes here in the 11th century. Unfortunately, this doesn't really make sense - why two holes? why square as the standards would almost certainly have been on round timbers etc. It's more likely that it's the base stone for a medieval stone cross or other standing stone. Maybe a parish marker stone or some estate boundary. It could have also held wooden gallows. Anyway, it's an interesting stop and worthy of a good speculative conversation...

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Elevation 120 m

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Location: Kincardine, Fife, Scotland, United Kingdom

The Standard Stone, Devilla Forest

1. Devilla Forest loop from Kirkton

2. Hiking loop from Kincardine

3. Hiking loop from Kincardine

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