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Castlecreavie Settlement
Date Added: 25th May 2021
Site Type: Ancient Village or Settlement
Country: Scotland (Dumfries and Galloway)
Visited: Yes on 24th May 2021. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 4 Access 4
Castlecreavie Settlement submitted by SolarMegalith on 4th Oct 2016. Outline of the rampart in the NE part of the settlement (photo taken on September 2016).
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Log Text: Castlecreavie Settlement is situated on the road to Castlecreavie Farm between Kirkcudbright and Dundrennan. There is room to park at NX 72424 49258, c. 500 yards up the narrow road to Castlecreavie Farm. There is a style leading up to Castlecreavie Settlement. The natural hillock has an enclosure measuring c. 75 yards NE-SW and 40 yards NW-SE. There are remains of a c. 4 feet rampart on the SW and NE of the enclosure. There are steep slopes all round except for the SW which slopes away at a shallow angle. There is a prominent terrace from c. 12 to 15 feet wide round the settlement, except on the SW side.
Bombie 2
Date Added: 25th May 2021
Site Type: Rock Art
Country: Scotland (Dumfries and Galloway)
Visited: Yes on 24th May 2021. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 5 Access 3
Bombie 2 submitted by SolarMegalith on 13th Oct 2016. Cup-and-ring marks on Bombie 2c panel (photo taken on September 2016).
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Log Text: Bombie 2 is located on a gorse covered ridge on a SSW-NNE Axis at NX 72517 49733. This is different from the listed grid reference, a mistake copied from Canmore ID 64436. It is difficult to find in rough terrain broken up by beef cattle. The Bombie 2 panels were largely hidden under turf on my recent visit.
Bombie 3
Date Added: 25th May 2021
Site Type: Rock Art
Country: Scotland (Dumfries and Galloway)
Visited: Yes on 24th May 2021. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 5 Access 3
Bombie 3 submitted by SolarMegalith on 13th Oct 2016. A general view of Bombie 3 panel (photo taken on September 2016).
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Log Text: Bombie 3 is easier to find than Bombie 2 due to its proximity to the pond fenced off in the NE corner of the field. Bombie 3 is located beside a gorse bush c. 10 yards N from the SW corner of the electric fence round the pond. The rock art panel is at the base of a gorse bush within several yards of the fence. There is a large cup and multiple rings marking centrally placed on a roughly triangular panel. Smaller fainter cup and ring markings in the bottom apexes are covered in turf. I left them covered to protect them.
Boreland
Date Added: 28th May 2021
Site Type: Chambered Cairn
Country: Scotland (Dumfries and Galloway)
Visited: Yes on 19th Sep 2020. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 5 Access 3
Boreland submitted by kelpie on 1st Oct 2003. NX 40580 68989
This relatively untouched horned long cairn lies in the woods north of Newton Stewart. This photo shows the two portal stones with the cairn heaped behind them.
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Log Text: Boreland Cairn features on a path round Knockman Wood located to the N of Minigaff. Despite its relative isolation the cairn was being robbed until 1882 when it was protected. The cairn is best visited in Spring or Autumn to avoid the ferns.
Spittal Croft cairn
Date Added: 28th May 2021
Site Type: Cairn
Country: Scotland (Dumfries and Galloway)
Visited: Yes on 15th Sep 2018. My rating: Condition 2 Ambience 3 Access 4
Spittal Croft cairn submitted by PaulM on 30th Oct 2002. Spittal Croft cairn
This stoney cairn can be seen at NX35665800 just NE of a property called Spittal Croft (the cairn maybe called something different locally). It is located at a road junction. It is one of a cluster of monuments in the area including another cairn (White Cairn) a fort and a stone pair.
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Log Text: It is easy to park at a road junction just beyond Spittal Croft Cairn. The low circle in the flat pasture is not spectacular but it was obviously more impressive before its near destruction. Sometimes it is better to to have a footprint of a cairn than an over-reconstructed monument.
Knocknocher stone pair
Date Added: 28th May 2021
Site Type: Standing Stones
Country: Scotland (Dumfries and Galloway)
Visited: Yes on 15th Sep 2018. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 4 Access 3
Knocknocher stone pair submitted by PaulM on 30th Oct 2002. Knocknocher stone pair
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This stone pair (one of which has sadly fallen) may also go by the name of Boreland or Clugston Burn. They are now safely penned in behind wire - the fence posts can be seen from the lane that runs to the south. At this point there is a gate for the brave which opens easily. NGR: NX35235808
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Log Text: Knocknocher stone pair's proximity to White Cairn, Boreland may be significant. They are not in themselves impressive but they may have been waymarkers to the cairn. The stones are fenced off to protect them from cattle. Beef cattle are usually present in the field so caution should be exercised.
Braidenoch Cross Slabs
Date Added: 6th May 2025
Site Type: Early Christian Sculptured Stone
Country: Scotland (Dumfries and Galloway)
Visited: Yes on 17th Sep 2020. My rating: Condition 3 Access 2
Braidenoch Cross Slabs submitted by markj99 on 10th May 2021. Braidenoch Cross Slab I.
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Log Text: It is possible to visit Cairn Avel, a well preserved large cairn, if you go straight on at the point where Carnavel Farm paddock joins the path up the hill. Cairn Avel lies c. 300 yards E across boggy ground. Follow the drier margin round the field to avoid the bog. The walk up to the cross slabs is relatively steep but you are rewarded by two bonus cairns and scenic views.
Brighouse
Date Added: 6th Jun 2021
Site Type: Standing Stone (Menhir)
Country: Scotland (Dumfries and Galloway)
Visited: Yes on 17th Sep 2011. My rating: Condition 4 Ambience 4 Access 3
Brighouse submitted by markj99 on 5th Jun 2021. Brighouse Standing Stone NW Face
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Log Text: Take the A75 to Kirkcudbright then follow the Brighouse Bay Caravan Park Sign. Just before you reach the caravan park there is a beach car park at NX 63470 45804. Walk E along the beach for c. 0.33 miles to reach the farm track leading to Rockvale Farm. Head N away from the coast for c. 100 yards to a gate into the field on the L. Brighouse Standing Stone is c. 350 yards SE from this gate.
Bruce's Stone (Clatteringshaws)
Date Added: 7th Jun 2021
Site Type: Natural Stone / Erratic / Other Natural Feature
Country: Scotland (Dumfries and Galloway)
Visited: Yes on 2nd Aug 2020. My rating: Condition 4 Ambience 4 Access 4
Bruce's Stone (Clatteringshaws) submitted by markj99 on 10th May 2021. Bruce's Stone (Clatteringshaws) (02.08.20).
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Log Text: You can combine a family friendly visit to Bruce's Stone (Clatteringshaws) with a visit to the cafe at the visitor centre.
Brownhill Burn
Date Added: 9th Jun 2021
Site Type: Cairn
Country: Scotland (Dumfries and Galloway)
Visited: Yes on 6th Jun 2021. My rating: Condition 2 Ambience 5 Access 3
Brownhill Burn submitted by markj99 on 6th Jun 2021. Lush patches of green moss on Brownhill Burn Cairn.
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Log Text: There is a minor unsigned turn off the A713 halfway between Dalmellington and Carsphairn at NX 51747 99760. It leads past Lamford Farm to a dead end in forestry beside the Water of Deugh. After c. 1 mile you will pass Lamford Burn cairn on the L. After another c. 0.5 miles take the L fork. After c. 1.5 miles there is a newly constructed road signed for Water of Deugh Circular on the L. After c. 0.2 miles there is a large lay-by on the R. Walk up the road c. 120 yards, looking R to see Brownhill Burn Cairn with a Spruce sapling growing in the middle of the cairn c. 50 yards W of the road.
Lamford Burn
Date Added: 9th Jun 2021
Site Type: Cairn
Country: Scotland (Dumfries and Galloway)
Visited: Yes on 6th Jun 2021. My rating: Condition 2 Ambience 3 Access 4
Lamford Burn Cairn submitted by vicky on 30th Oct 2002. Lamford Burn cairn
Another inclusion in the regions’ Archaeosights leaflet - this laneside cairn is typical of many in the region. Located at NX52829915 the stone built cairn is enclosed behind a wire fence but has spectacular views over the surrounding mountains.
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Log Text: The low lying remains of Lamford Burn Cairn are not overly impressive however it is possible to view the footprint of a substantial cairn. Parking is available on the verge directly beside the cairn. Easy to visit if heading for Brownhill Burn & Water of Deugh Cairns.
Water of Deugh
Date Added: 9th Jun 2021
Site Type: Chambered Cairn
Country: Scotland (Dumfries and Galloway)
Visited: Yes on 5th May 2012. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 5 Access 3
Water of Deugh submitted by markj99 on 22nd Nov 2020. Water of Deugh S Chamber
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Log Text: Water of Deugh Cairn is off the beaten track hidden in forestry c. 7 miles N of Carsphairn. It was difficult to find, via a boggy forest ride, into a large clearing. The remains of Water of Deugh Cairn are quite impressive with two exposed chambers and extensive stone structures visible. A modern dry stane dyke has been built on the cairn and an unwelcome Spruce tree has rooted close to a chamber.
Water of Deugh
Date Added: 9th Jun 2021
Site Type: Chambered Cairn
Country: Scotland (Dumfries and Galloway)
Visited: Couldn't find on 6th Jun 2021
Water of Deugh submitted by markj99 on 22nd Nov 2020. Water of Deugh S Chamber
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Log Text: Water of Deugh cairn is inside a restricted access construction zone for a wind farm. There was no completion date posted so it may be some time before Water of Deugh is accessible. Having been denied access by Red Tape I decided to approach Water of Deugh from another angle. It is possible to approach Water of Deugh by parking up in a passing place at NS 55614 01036 on the dead-end lane. Water of Deugh Cairn lies c. 250 yards WNW from this point. Unfortunately it is a stiff walk up a tree felled No Man's Land slope to reach the edge of the forest. On reaching the forest edge to look for a suitable forest ride I found multiple fallen trees forming an impenetrable barrier. At this point I took the hint and gave up.
Drumtroddan Stone Row
Date Added: 24th Jul 2021
Site Type: Stone Row / Alignment
Country: Scotland (Dumfries and Galloway)
Visited: Yes on 23rd Jul 2021. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 4 Access 4
Drumtroddan Stone Row submitted by DavidRaven on 26th Jun 2005. Description useless. Go visit :-)
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Log Text: Despite the SW stone having fallen, the site still retains a significant presence. It's proximity to Drumtroddan Cup and Ring Marked Stones is convenient.
Giant's Dike
Date Added: 18th Feb 2022
Site Type: Hillfort
Country: Scotland (Dumfries and Galloway)
Visited: Yes on 14th Feb 2022. My rating: Condition 2 Ambience 4 Access 3
Giant's Dike submitted by markj99 on 18th Feb 2022. N Wall of Giant's Dike Hillfort.
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Log Text: Giant's Dike Hillfort is easily visited from a trail leading N from Barstobrick Visitor centre. It is easily spotted by heading for the prominent Nielson's Monument on the summit of the hill. The path is muddy in places so stout footwear is advised.
Cairnerzean Farm NE
Date Added: 18th Feb 2022
Site Type: Cairn
Country: Scotland (Dumfries and Galloway)
Visited: Yes on 8th Feb 2022. My rating: Condition 2 Ambience 3 Access 3
Cairnerzean Farm NE submitted by markj99 on 18th Feb 2022. Earthfast stone measuring c. 12 x 12 x 18 inches in E Arc of Cairnerzean Farm NE Cairn.
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Log Text: There is parking space at NX 1502 6755 on the minor road from New Luce to Penwhirn Reservoir c. 0.25 miles S of Cairnerzean Farm road. The Cairnerzean Cairns are within 100 yards S of the lay-by. It is better to visit in Autumn or Winter when the bracken has died off revealing the true footprints of the cairns.
Cairnerzean Farm SW
Date Added: 18th Feb 2022
Site Type: Cairn
Country: Scotland (Dumfries and Galloway)
Visited: Yes on 8th Feb 2022. My rating: Condition 2 Ambience 3 Access 3
Cairnerzean Farm SW submitted by markj99 on 18th Feb 2022. Cairnerzean Farm SW Cairn viewed from E.
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Log Text: There is parking space at NX 1502 6755 on the minor road from New Luce to Penwhirn Reservoir c. 0.25 miles S of Cairnerzean Farm road. The Cairnerzean Cairns are within 100 yards S of the lay-by. It is better to visit in Autumn or Winter when the bracken has died off revealing the true footprints of the cairns.
Cairnerzean Fell Summit
Date Added: 19th Feb 2022
Site Type: Cairn
Country: Scotland (Dumfries and Galloway)
Visited: Yes on 9th Feb 2022. My rating: Condition 2 Ambience 4 Access 1
Cairnerzean Fell Summit submitted by markj99 on 19th Feb 2022. Cairnerzean Fell Summit Cairn viewed from S.
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Log Text: Cairnerzean Fell Summit Cairn is one of the Cairnerzean Fell Cairn Group on open moorland. The cairns vary in states of preservation from entirely robbed out to relatively intact. Cairnerzean Fell Summit Cairn has been extensively robbed and modified with a sheep ree and a modern cairn.
Cairnerzean Fell N
Date Added: 20th Feb 2022
Site Type: Cairn
Country: Scotland (Dumfries and Galloway)
Visited: Yes on 9th Feb 2022. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 4 Access 1
Cairnerzean Fell N submitted by markj99 on 19th Feb 2022. Cairnerzean Fell N Cairn viewed from W.
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Log Text: Cairnerzean Fell N Cairn is one of the Cairnerzean Fell Cairn Group on open moorland. The cairns vary in states of preservation from entirely robbed out to relatively intact. Cairnerzean Fell N Cairn is the best preserved of the group with an intact central mound. The stone kerb is intact round the perimeter but stone robbing has left a void between the kerb and the central mound.
Cairnerzean Fell Central
Date Added: 20th Feb 2022
Site Type: Cairn
Country: Scotland (Dumfries and Galloway)
Visited: Yes on 9th Feb 2022
Cairnerzean Fell Central submitted by markj99 on 19th Feb 2022. Cairnerzean Fell Central Cairn viewed from S.
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Log Text: Cairnerzean Fell Central Cairn is one of the Cairnerzean Fell Cairn Group on open moorland. The cairns vary in states of preservation from entirely robbed out to relatively intact. Cairnerzean Fell Central Cairn has been extensively robbed leaving a c. 4 feet high crescent of stones in the NE Arc of the original cairn. The remainder of the cairn has disappeared into a circle of boggy moorland.