Granny Kempock Stone
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Granny Kempock Stone is an ancient standing stone in Gourock, Scotland, traditionally associated with local folklore and maritime superstitions.
Statements (46)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
prehistoric monument
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scheduled monument ⓘ standing stone ⓘ |
| associatedBelief |
the stone can avert bad luck at sea
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the stone can bring good fortune ⓘ the stone can influence the weather for sailors ⓘ walking around the stone can ensure safe sea voyages ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
fishing communities
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local folklore ⓘ maritime superstition ⓘ sailors ⓘ |
| country | Scotland ⓘ |
| culturalSignificance |
focus of local customs and legends
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local landmark of Gourock ⓘ symbol of Gourock’s maritime heritage ⓘ |
| elevation | on a cliff or high ground above Gourock Bay ⓘ |
| functionInFolklore |
focus of fertility and marriage rites
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protective charm for sailors ⓘ |
| governedBy | Inverclyde Council (local authority) NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasAlternativeName |
Granny Kempock
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The Kempock Stone NERFINISHED ⓘ The Old Wife NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasNearbyFeature |
Gourock Bay
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Gourock town centre NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| heritageDesignation | Scheduled Monument (Historic Environment Scotland) ⓘ |
| locatedIn | Inverclyde NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| locatedOn | Kempock Street NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| location | Gourock NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| material | stone ⓘ |
| orientation | faces towards the Firth of Clyde ⓘ |
| overlooks | Firth of Clyde NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| partOf | Scottish archaeological heritage ⓘ |
| protectedBy | Scottish heritage law ⓘ |
| publicAccess | yes ⓘ |
| referencedIn |
Scottish folklore collections
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local histories of Gourock ⓘ |
| religiousOrMythicAssociation |
possibly linked to pre-Christian practices
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sometimes associated with witchcraft in local lore ⓘ |
| shape | upright monolith ⓘ |
| timePeriod | prehistoric era (exact date uncertain) ⓘ |
| touristAttraction | yes ⓘ |
| tradition |
couples walked around the stone as part of marriage customs
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people walk around the stone for good luck ⓘ sailors performed rituals at the stone before voyages ⓘ |
| visibleFrom |
Firth of Clyde shipping lanes
NERFINISHED
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Gourock waterfront NERFINISHED ⓘ |
Referenced by (1)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
subject surface form:
Gourock