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Cursus E of Curriestanes is a Neolithic cursus monument located in Kirkcudbrightshire, south-west Scotland. The site belongs to a group of cursus monuments identified in the Dee Valley region, which are characteristic of the earlier Neolithic period, broadly dating to the fourth millennium BCE. Like other cursus monuments, it would have consisted of parallel banks and ditches defining an elongated rectangular enclosure, though the precise dimensions and state of preservation of this particular example are contingent upon local topographical conditions. These monuments are interpreted by archaeologists as processional or ceremonial structures, reflecting the ritual practices and communal organisation of Neolithic communities in prehistoric Scotland.
Curriestanes,cursus E of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5738. View the official record →
Cursus E of Curriestanes is a Neolithic cursus monument located in Kirkcudbrightshire, south-west Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5738.
Curriestanes,cursus 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 SM5738.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Castledykes Park, motte and bailey, medieval castle and associated earthworks (1.8 km), Lincluden College, motte and precinct (2.8 km), Picts Knowe,fort (3.1 km).
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