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The Cow Stone

No. 179 of 219 in Eildon and Leaderfoot, No. 76 for history. History, 5.8 km from St Boswells, just outside Eildon and Leaderfoot National Scenic Area.

An archaeological site known as the Cow Stone.Written by Claude from the facts on this page (describe-v1, 2026-11-01).

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Why it ranks here

Score 0.59 for any trip, from the same formula as every place.

Stay nearby

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If it rains

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