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Balneil burnt mound, situated 650 metres east of Balneil in Wigtownshire, is a Bronze Age archaeological monument consisting of a mound composed principally of fire-cracked stone and charcoal-rich deposits. Such burnt mounds, commonly termed "fulachta fiadh" in Irish archaeology, represent the remains of prehistoric cooking or heating installations, typically associated with the processing of food or water heating during the Bronze Age period. The monument's survival and recorded designation by Historic Environment Scotland reflects its value as evidence for domestic or subsistence practices in prehistoric Wigtownshire. The exact functional purpose and extent of archaeological deposits at this particular site would require specialist investigation to establish with precision.
Balneil,burnt mound 650m E of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4891. View the official record →
Balneil burnt mound, situated 650 metres east of Balneil in Wigtownshire, is a Bronze Age archaeological monument consisting of a mound composed principally of fire-cracked stone and charcoal-rich deposits. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4891.
Balneil,burnt mound 650m E of 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 SM4891.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Glenwhan Moor, hut circles 1000m NE of Old Hall Farm (5.2 km), Glenluce Abbey (5.3 km), Castle of Park, castle, Glenluce (6.8 km).
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