Scheduled MonumentsScotlandBarrow and enclosures, 330m NNW of Kirminnoch
330m nnw of kirminnoch

Barrow and enclosures, 330m NNW of Kirminnoch

Scotland
HES SM5791
Site type
330m nnw of kirminnoch
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Barrow and enclosures, 330m NNW of Kirminnoch is a prehistoric monument complex located in Wigtownshire, comprising a barrow alongside associated enclosures. The site dates to the Bronze Age or earlier prehistoric periods, reflecting patterns of burial and settlement common to south-western Scotland during the second millennium BCE and earlier. The barrow itself represents a funerary monument typical of its era, whilst the adjoining enclosures suggest contemporaneous or related agricultural or domestic activity. Though now visible primarily as earthworks, the monument provides evidence of early territorial organization and social practices in the Machars region of Dumfries and Galloway.

Barrow and enclosures, 330m NNW of Kirminnoch is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5791. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Barrow and enclosures, 330m NNW of Kirminnoch?

Barrow and enclosures, 330m NNW of Kirminnoch is a prehistoric monument complex located in Wigtownshire, comprising a barrow alongside associated enclosures. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5791.

Who is responsible for protecting Barrow and enclosures, 330m NNW of Kirminnoch?

Barrow and enclosures, 330m NNW of Kirminnoch 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 SM5791.

What other scheduled monuments are near Barrow and enclosures, 330m NNW of Kirminnoch?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Prehistoric and early medieval settlements, 260m NE of Fairfield (2.7 km), East Galdenoch, enclosures 100m SE of (3.3 km), East Galdenoch, fort 450m SSW of (3.7 km).

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