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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 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 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.
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.
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.
Windy Edge
Date Added: 6th Aug 2023
Site Type: Chambered Cairn
Country: Scotland (Dumfries and Galloway)
Visited: Yes on 26th May 2012. My rating: Condition 2 Ambience 4 Access 1
Windy Edge submitted by howard_mattinson on 25th Apr 2005. Long Cairn on Wndy Edge.
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Log Text: Windy Edge Long Cairn is tough place to reach through forest rides and rough moorland. However this spectacular cairn is worth all the effort. The isolated location gives the site an increased gravitas.
Osmigarry
Date Added: 5th Aug 2023
Site Type: Standing Stone (Menhir)
Country: Scotland (Isle of Skye)
Visited: Yes on 12th Aug 2011
Osmigarry submitted by markj99 on 15th Dec 2022. Osmigarry Standing Stone viewed from W.
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Log Text: It is a pleasant change to find a standing stone conveniently located on the roadside close to a lay-by. Look out for a recumbent stone on the opposite side of the road.
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.
King Arthur's Downs Cross
Date Added: 5th Aug 2023
Site Type: Ancient Cross
Country: England (Cornwall)
Visited: Yes on 11th Sep 2022. My rating: Condition 2 Ambience 3 Access 3
King Arthur's Downs Cross submitted by markj99 on 10th Oct 2022. King Arthur's Downs Cross Base.
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Log Text: It would be easy to walk past this ground level stone base. It lies c. 10 yards N of the path to King Arthur's Hall in moorland.
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.
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 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 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.
Glenquicken Stone
Date Added: 11th Jul 2023
Site Type: Standing Stone (Menhir)
Country: Scotland (Dumfries and Galloway)
Visited: Yes on 8th Jul 2023. My rating: Condition 4 Ambience 4 Access 3
Glenquicken Stone submitted by markj99 on 11th Jul 2023. Rocky Knoll c. 50 yards ENE of Glenquicken Moor Standing Stone.
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Log Text: Glenquicken Stone is located on Glenquicken Moor north of Garrochar Tree Farm. The stone is hard to find in summer due to a sea of ferns. I walked c. 50 yards SSW from the rocky knoll at NX 51610 58608 to find the hidden stone.
Creetown Gem Rock Museum
Date Added: 11th Jul 2023
Site Type: Museum
Country: Scotland (Dumfries and Galloway)
Visited: Yes on 8th Jul 2023. My rating: Condition 5 Ambience 4 Access 5
Creetown Gem Rock Museum submitted by markj99 on 10th Jul 2023. Meteorite Display in Creetown Gem Rock Museum.
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Log Text: Creetown Gem Rock Museum is a compact collection densely packed with rocks of the world and curios including fossils and meteorites.
Watch Croft Cairns
Date Added: 6th Jul 2023
Site Type: Cairn
Country: England (Cornwall)
Visited: Yes on 15th Oct 2013. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 4 Access 3
Watch Croft Cairns submitted by Bladup on 6th Mar 2015. Watch Croft Cairns, this cairn is built against outcrop and has a massive kerb. The cairn is found at SW419355.
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Log Text: The cairn on the summit of Watch Croft has been despoiled by the construction of a modern shelter and a trig point supplanted in the centre of it.
Watch Croft Standing Stone
Date Added: 6th Jul 2023
Site Type: Standing Stone (Menhir)
Country: England (Cornwall)
Visited: Yes on 15th Oct 2013. My rating: Condition 4 Ambience 4 Access 3
Watch Croft Standing Stone submitted by Bladup on 6th Mar 2015. Watch Croft standing stone.
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Log Text: Watch Croft Standing Stone is located in an area rich in ancient sites close to the summit of the hill.
Warehouse South
Date Added: 6th Jul 2023
Site Type: Chambered Cairn
Country: Scotland (Caithness)
Visited: Yes on 4th Sep 2021. My rating: Condition 4 Ambience 5 Access 3
Warehouse South submitted by SolarMegalith on 27th Jul 2011. Warehouse South chamebred cairn seen from the north (photo taken on July 2011).
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Log Text: While I was travelling back home from John O' Groats, I decided to revisit South Yarrows Archaeological Trail with a fresh eye, having 10 years of antiquarian meanderings under my belt. I found that I understood more details of the sites on my revisit. South Yarrows Archaeological Trail is thoroughly recommended!
Warehouse West
Date Added: 6th Jul 2023
Site Type: Cairn
Country: Scotland (Caithness)
Visited: Yes on 4th Sep 2021. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 5 Access 3
Warehouse West submitted by SolarMegalith on 27th Jul 2011. Central part of Warehouse West cairn (photo taken on July 2011).
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Log Text: While I was travelling back home from John O' Groats, I decided to revisit South Yarrows Archaeological Trail with a fresh eye, having 10 years of antiquarian meanderings under my belt. I found that I understood more details of the sites on my revisit. South Yarrows Archaeological Trail is thoroughly recommended!
Warehouse Standing Stone
Date Added: 6th Jul 2023
Site Type: Standing Stone (Menhir)
Country: Scotland (Caithness)
Visited: Yes on 4th Sep 2021. My rating: Condition 4 Ambience 5 Access 3
Warehouse Standing Stone submitted by SolarMegalith on 2nd Oct 2011. The stone is 1,7 m high and 0,2 m thick (photo taken on July 2011).
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Log Text: While I was travelling back home from John O' Groats, I decided to revisit South Yarrows Archaeological Trail with a fresh eye, having 10 years of antiquarian meanderings under my belt. I found that I understood more details of the sites on my revisit. South Yarrows Archaeological Trail is thoroughly recommended!