Scheduled MonumentsScotlandAuchengruith Craig,cross-shaped earthwork
Cross-shaped earthwork

Auchengruith Craig,cross-shaped earthwork

Scotland
HES SM678
Site type
Cross-shaped earthwork
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

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 →

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Questions & answers

What is Auchengruith Craig,cross-shaped earthwork?

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.

Who is responsible for protecting Auchengruith Craig,cross-shaped earthwork?

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.

What other scheduled monuments are near Auchengruith Craig,cross-shaped earthwork?

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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