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Cruise, burnt mound 1730m ENE of is a burnt mound situated in Wigtownshire, southwest Scotland. Burnt mounds are prehistoric archaeological features, typically dating to the Bronze Age, comprising heaps of fire-cracked stones and charred material accumulated through repeated heating and cooling cycles. These monuments are thought to have functioned in various domestic or industrial processes, including the heating of water for cooking or bathing, textile processing, or brewing, though their precise use remains a matter of scholarly debate. The site's designation within the Scottish heritage record indicates its recognition as a significant archaeological monument meriting formal protection and study.
Cruise,burnt mound 1730m ENE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4905. View the official record →
Cruise, burnt mound 1730m ENE of is a burnt mound situated in Wigtownshire, southwest Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4905.
Cruise,burnt mound 1730m 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 SM4905.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Glenluce Abbey (4.5 km), Castle of Park, castle, Glenluce (5.9 km), Glenluce Roman camp, 380m W of Corsehead (6.6 km).
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