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Craignarget is a cairn situated 800 metres east-north-east of Craignarget in Wigtownshire, south-western Scotland. The monument stands upon bedrock of the Gala Group, formed during the Telychian period of the Silurian, comprising hard wacke stone that would have been available locally for construction. This geological foundation is characteristic of the Southern Uplands geology that shapes much of Wigtownshire's landscape.
The cairn belongs to a tradition of ritual and funerary monuments constructed across Scotland from the Neolithic period onwards. Such structures typically marked burial sites or significant ceremonial locations, often occupying prominent positions within their surrounding terrain. The use of locally available stone made construction practical whilst creating durable monuments that could serve as lasting markers across generations.
The cairn is protected as a scheduled monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1921, recognising its archaeological significance and importance to understanding prehistoric settlement and burial practices in south-western Scotland. The monument contributes to the broader pattern of cairn distribution across Wigtownshire, reflecting the region's occupation and use during periods of ancient history.
Craignarget, cairn 800m ENE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1921. View the official record →
Craignarget is a cairn situated 800 metres east-north-east of Craignarget in Wigtownshire, south-western Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1921.
Craignarget, cairn 800m ENE 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 SM1921.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Garheugh,cairn 1050m NW of (0.6 km), Cairn Buy,cairn 720m NW of Garheugh (0.9 km), High Gillespie,long cairn 475m SSE of (1.2 km).
This page is just one thread. A full Aubrey report pulls together 14 strands of Craignarget, cairn 800m ENE of's history, each drawn from the record and mapped to the exact spot:
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Craignarget, cairn 800m ENE of stands on Gala Group, bedrock that formed in the Telychian. The rock here is wacke.