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Knock Rock Art (4)
Date Added: 18th Jul 2023
Site Type: Rock Art
Country: Scotland (Dumfries and Galloway)
Visited: Yes on 8th Sep 2019. My rating: Condition 4 Ambience 4 Access 3
Knock Rock Art submitted by Gus on 12th Sep 2001. Knock Rock Art (4), Clarksburn Wood Cup and Rings
A nice motif on an outcrop in a field East of Monreith. A cup and four rings and some faint cups on a smooth surface. First reported by C. Jackson in 1978. Rock Art near the Sea; Come and See!
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Log Text: I walked past this stone twice before I spotted the stone in long grass on the margin of the field. Luckily I had a bottle of water to bring out the depth of the ring mark.
Knock Rock Art (1)
Date Added: 18th Jul 2023
Site Type: Rock Art
Country: Scotland (Dumfries and Galloway)
Visited: Yes on 27th Aug 2011. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 4 Access 4
Knock Rock Art (1) submitted by rockartuk on 7th Nov 2002. Knock 1, Wigtownshire, Dumfries and Galloway.
Grid Ref: NX 3645 4012.
Take the small road from the A747, 1km ESE of Monreith, to Golfcourse 'The Lag'. On the right side, just after the cattlegrid, there is a rocky hillock with an Otter statue on top. The motifs are just below the statue on a small ledge. There is public access.
A single left hand spiral, 17cm in diameter and a 'grid' comprising 6 near-rectangular squares of 16 x 13 cm. It is claimed that these motifs are the nearest (12...
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Log Text: The cup marked rock is much easier to spot than the hidden markings on the otter stone plinth. I hadn't noticed them on several previous visits.
Knock 5
Date Added: 18th Jul 2023
Site Type: Carving
Country: Scotland (Dumfries and Galloway)
Visited: Yes on 27th Aug 2011. My rating: Condition 4 Ambience 4 Access 3
Knock 5 submitted by markj99 on 3rd Jan 2021. Close-Up of Knock 5 Vulva
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Log Text: This carving is a rare find, a tribute to Jan Brouwer's dedication and knowledge of rock art. His early death was a tragedy.
Knock 5
Date Added: 25th Jul 2023
Site Type: Carving
Country: Scotland (Dumfries and Galloway)
Visited: Yes on 24th Jul 2023. My rating: Condition 4 Ambience 4 Access 3
Knock 5 submitted by markj99 on 3rd Jan 2021. Close-Up of Knock 5 Vulva
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Log Text: I decided to revisit Knock 5 rock art when I was in the area for another site. The track up to Knock farm is passable with care. I found the carving after 10 minutes. There are several other natural cavities on the same panel to complicate the search.
Mains of Larg NW
Date Added: 5th Aug 2023
Site Type: Cairn
Country: Scotland (Dumfries and Galloway)
Visited: Yes on 16th Nov 2022. My rating: Condition 2 Ambience 4 Access 3
Mains of Larg NW submitted by markj99 on 25th Nov 2022. Summit of Mains of Larg NW Cairn viewed from W.
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Log Text: Mains of Larg NW Cairn is accessed from a lay-by c. 50 yards N of New Luce Viaduct. A short trip across fields, rough pasture and marsh leads to a group of three cairns. Wellies are required for all but dry Summer visits.
Windy Edge Stone
Date Added: 6th Aug 2023
Site Type: Stone Circle
Country: Scotland (Dumfries and Galloway)
Visited: Yes on 26th May 2012. My rating: Condition 2 Ambience 5 Access 1
Windy Edge Stone submitted by markj99 on 11th Apr 2023. Windy Edge N Stone viewed from N.
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Log Text: The effort required to reach Windy Edge monuments is rewarded by their splendid isolation.
Craignarget Hill
Date Added: 12th Aug 2023
Site Type: Cairn
Country: Scotland (Dumfries and Galloway)
Visited: Yes on 2nd Apr 2023. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 4 Access 3
Craignarget Hill submitted by markj99 on 12th Apr 2023. Craignarget Hill Cairn viewed from S.
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Log Text: Craignarget is a neglected gem, hidden in a rarely visited forest clearing. I sought it out after finding it on Canmore. See comment on site page for directions and route.
Brae Farm NE
Date Added: 12th Aug 2023
Site Type: Cairn
Country: Scotland (Dumfries and Galloway)
Visited: Yes on 3rd Apr 2023. My rating: Condition 2 Ambience 4 Access 3
Brae Farm NE submitted by markj99 on 13th Apr 2023. Brae Farm NE Cairn viewed from N.
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Log Text: It is possible to park on the verge of the B7005 at NX 30371 50960. Walk W to the gateway. Brae Farm NE is c. 150 yards W on the margin of the field.
Brae Farm Central
Date Added: 12th Aug 2023
Site Type: Cairn
Country: Scotland (Dumfries and Galloway)
Visited: Yes on 14th Apr 2023. My rating: Condition 2 Ambience 4 Access 3
Brae Farm Central submitted by markj99 on 16th Apr 2023. Centre of Brae Farm Central Cairn viewed from N.
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Log Text: Brae Farm Central Cairn is a grassy mound in a field adjacent to Brae Farm c. 25 yards west of the farm road.
Brae Farm SW
Date Added: 12th Aug 2023
Site Type: Cairn
Country: Scotland (Dumfries and Galloway)
Visited: Yes on 14th Apr 2023. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 4 Access 3
Brae Farm SW Cairn submitted by markj99 on 16th Apr 2023. Brae Farm SW Cairn viewed from W.
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Log Text: Brae Farm SW Cairn is the best preserved cairn of a group in and around Brae Farm. It is c. 50 yards W of Brae Farm in the SE corner of the field.
Brae Moor Cairn
Date Added: 13th Aug 2023
Site Type: Cairn
Country: Scotland (Dumfries and Galloway)
Visited: Yes on 3rd Apr 2023. My rating: Condition 2 Ambience 4 Access 4
Brae Moor Cairn submitted by markj99 on 14th Apr 2023. Brae Moor Cairn viewed from W.
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Log Text: Brae Moor Cairn is easily accessible via a farm track off the B7005. See comment on site page for details.
High Moor Hut Circle
Date Added: 13th Aug 2023
Site Type: Misc. Earthwork
Country: Scotland (Dumfries and Galloway)
Visited: Yes on 3rd Apr 2023. My rating: Condition 2 Ambience 4 Access 4
High Moor Hut Circle submitted by markj99 on 16th Apr 2023. High Moor Hut Circle viewed from NW.
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Log Text: High Moor Hut Circle is easily accessible via a farm track off the B7005. See comment on site page for details.
Ingle Stone (Ingleston)
Date Added: 15th Aug 2023
Site Type: Natural Stone / Erratic / Other Natural Feature
Country: Scotland (Dumfries and Galloway)
Visited: Yes on 17th Jan 2019. My rating: Condition 5 Ambience 5 Access 3
Ingle Stone (Ingleston) submitted by markj99 on 16th Jun 2019. Ingle Stone, S of Twynholm
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Log Text: I approached the Ingle Stone from the north because there is no room to park on the minor road running south from Twynholm past Ingleston farm. I parked up at a farm track road end at NX 65830 54067. I followed the track south (past Arden Fort). I headed SSE towards NX 65971 53318 using my GPS to zoom into my target.
Camrie Fell
Date Added: 19th Oct 2023
Site Type: Cairn
Country: Scotland (Dumfries and Galloway)
Visited: Yes on 5th Sep 2023. My rating: Condition 2 Ambience 3 Access 3
Camrie Fell submitted by markj99 on 9th Sep 2023. Camrie Fell Cairn viewed from East,
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Log Text: Take the North St turn-off in Glenluce, heading for the Three Lochs. After c. 1.3 miles turn left down a narrow unsigned lane. Follow this single track lane for c. 0.9 miles. Take a sharp right turn at Keepers Cottage. This rough farm track leads to Gleniron Farm. After c. 0.3 of a mile you will reach a 90 degree corner at NX 1961 5983. There is room to park here. A gate leads NNE up a slope adjacent to a dry stane dyke to a ruined farm. Follow the track though the farm. The cairn is located c. 150 yards NNW in the next field.
Craig Fell N
Date Added: 19th Oct 2023
Site Type: Cairn
Country: Scotland (Dumfries and Galloway)
Visited: Yes on 3rd Sep 2023. My rating: Condition 2 Ambience 4 Access 1
Craig Fell N submitted by markj99 on 5th Sep 2023. Craig Fell N Cairn viewed from West.
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Log Text: There is a small car park at NX 1412 6188. It is preferable to have a bike from this point to reduce your travel time. Follow the Southern Upland Way signs SE for c. 400 yards to reach a locked gate. Follow the rocky road for c. 0.7 mile to a junction at NX 1488 6067. Turn right then follow the track for c. 1 mile to reach NX 1553 5955. Turn left then travel for c. 2.6 miles to NX 1720 6041. Craig Fell N Cairn is in a clearing c. 80 yards E of the track. Head E for 30 yards through scrubby trees to reach a stone wall. Climb over the wall. Head S between the forest and the wall looking for a vague path E after c. 30 yards. Follow it in a clearing with Craig Fell N Cairn in the centre.
Cairn Wood (Barskeoch)
Date Added: 20th Oct 2023
Site Type: Cairn
Country: Scotland (Dumfries and Galloway)
Visited: Yes on 15th Aug 2023. My rating: Condition 2 Ambience 4 Access 3
Cairn Wood (Barskeoch) submitted by markj99 on 16th Aug 2023. Large stones deposited on southern arc of Cairn Wood (Barskeoch) Cairn.
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Log Text: The route to Cairn Wood (Barskeoch) follows the old military road from Blackpark farm c. 1 mile W of Newton Stewart. There is space for a car to park at the junction with the A75. The final approach follows a track through fields to a cairn hidden in a wood. My route can be viewed on Cairn Wood (Barskeoch).
Knockglass Cairn
Date Added: 21st Oct 2023
Site Type: Cairn
Country: Scotland (Dumfries and Galloway)
Visited: Yes on 11th Aug 2023. My rating: Condition 2 Ambience 4 Access 3
Knockglass Cairn submitted by markj99 on 14th Aug 2023. Cairn of Knockglass viewed from east.
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Log Text: Directions to Cairn of Knockglass: Take the N turn off the A75 to Creetown. Park up in a lay-by on the left at NX 4707 5993 after 0.5 miles. Walk c. 450 yards N along the road to a path starting at NX 4684 6016. Follow the path through a wood for c. 0.4 mile to reach a junction. Turn right onto an uphill track heading NE. Follow this track for c. 0.5 miles to NX 4761 6114. Turn left following a track along the margin of a field for c. 400 yards to a ruined farm. Cairn of Knockglass is located c. 100 yards E in the field.
Cairn Hill (Barraer)
Date Added: 21st Oct 2023
Site Type: Cairn
Country: Scotland (Dumfries and Galloway)
Visited: Yes on 11th Aug 2023. My rating: Condition 2 Ambience 4 Access 3
Cairn Hill (Barraer) submitted by markj99 on 13th Aug 2023. Field clearance stones in NW Arc of Cairn Hill (Barraer) Cairn.
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Log Text: Directions to Cairn Hill (Barraer): Take the narrow unsigned road starting at NX 3953 6427 on the A75, c. 1.2 miles W of the A75 roundabout at Newton Stewart. Follow the winding lane for c. 2 miles to reach a lay-by at NX 38464 61246. Follow a rocky track heading W into a field then head uphill to Cairn Hill (Barraer). My route is viewable on Cairn Hill (Barraer).
High Baltersan
Date Added: 22nd Oct 2023
Site Type: Cairn
Country: Scotland (Dumfries and Galloway)
Visited: Yes on 11th Aug 2023. My rating: Condition 2 Ambience 4 Access 3
High Baltersan submitted by markj99 on 13th Aug 2023. High Baltersan Cairn viewed from north.
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Log Text: Directions to High Baltersan Cairn: Take the Wigtown road off the A75 Newton Stewart roundabout. Stay on the road for c. 1.6 miles. Take a right turn down an unsigned single track road with passing places. After c. 0.7 miles turn left. Park up after c. 75 yards opposite a gate. High Baltersan Cairn is c. 160 yards ESE of the gate up a grassy slope, located c. 15 yards E of a natural rocky knoll. My route is viewable on High Baltersan Cairn.
Cairnhouse E
Date Added: 22nd Oct 2023
Site Type: Cairn
Country: Scotland (Dumfries and Galloway)
Visited: Yes on 11th Aug 2023. My rating: Condition 2 Ambience 3 Access 4
Cairnhouse E submitted by markj99 on 12th Aug 2023. Cairnhouse E Cairn viewed from south.
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Log Text: Directions to Cairnhouse E Cairn: Take the A714 Wigtown road from the A75 roundabout at Newton Stewart. Stay on the road for c. 3.9 miles to an unsigned turn off to Cairnhouse Farm. Bear right onto the single track lane to Cairnhouse farm. Travel c. 500 yards down the farm lane to a lay-by at NX 4187 5828. Walk c. 175 yards S towards Cairnhouse Farm on the margin of the field. The mound is located to the rear of the farmhouse enclosed by a stone wall. My route is viewable on Cairnhouse E Cairn.