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Slewcairn is a hut circle situated on the west bank of the Mid Burn in Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland. The monument represents settlement activity from the prehistoric period, likely dating to the Bronze Age or Iron Age, when such circular or sub-circular domestic structures were characteristic of Scottish upland communities. The site's location on the bank of a watercourse reflects the practical requirements of prehistoric settlement, providing access to fresh water for domestic use. As a hut circle, the monument would originally have comprised a shallow depression with associated stone or turf remains marking the structural footprint of a dwelling.
Slewcairn, hut circle on W bank of Mid Burn is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3341. View the official record →
Slewcairn is a hut circle situated on the west bank of the Mid Burn in Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3341.
Slewcairn, hut circle on W bank of Mid Burn 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 SM3341.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Slewcairn, two cairns (0.3 km), Auchenskeock Castle (2.9 km), Southwick Church (5.1 km).
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