Loupin Stanes
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 Location of The Loupin Stanes in Dumfries and Galloway
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The Loupin Stanes (grid reference NY25709663) is a stone circle near Eskdalemuir, Dumfries and Galloway. Oval in shape, it consists of twelve stones set on an artificial platform.[1][2] At the WSW of the circle are two large pillars, which are typical of the 'entrance circles' of south-west Scotland.[3] The circle takes its name from the tradition of leaping between the tops of these two stones.[4][5][6]
There were two other circles nearby, which are now ruined and almost imperceptible.[1] A line of stones leads south to the Girdle Stanes; it is possible that these are the remains of an avenue linking the two circles.[2][1]
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