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Auchengruith Craig is a cross-shaped earthwork located in Dumfriesshire, Scotland. The monument comprises a distinctive cruciform plan formed by intersecting linear earthworks, a morphology that remains relatively uncommon amongst Scottish archaeological sites. The purpose and precise dating of the structure have not been definitively established within the scholarly record, though cross-shaped earthworks of this character are sometimes associated with medieval or early modern periods. The site is registered with Historic Environment Scotland under the reference SM678.
Auchengruith Craig,cross-shaped earthwork is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM678. View the official record →
Auchengruith Craig is a cross-shaped earthwork located in Dumfriesshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM678.
Auchengruith Craig,cross-shaped earthwork is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic Environment Scotland — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in Scotland. The official designation reference is SM678.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Wanlockhead Beam Engine (3.3 km), Wanlockhead,remains of lead mining and smelting (3.4 km), Kirkbride Kirk,Kirkbride (4.8 km).
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