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West Cairngaan is a Bronze Age standing stone located in Wigtownshire, south-western Scotland, situated approximately 860 metres south-east of the settlement from which it takes its name. The monument belongs to the Bronze Age tradition of stone erection, a practice widespread across Scotland during the second millennium BC, reflecting the ritual and ceremonial practices of prehistoric communities. As a standing stone, it would have served functions connected to burial practices, territorial demarcation, or ceremonial gatherings typical of Bronze Age societies. The stone remains a significant archaeological resource for understanding the prehistoric occupation and ritual landscape of the Wigtownshire region.
West Cairngaan,standing stone 860m SE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4800. View the official record →
West Cairngaan is a Bronze Age standing stone located in Wigtownshire, south-western Scotland, situated approximately 860 metres south-east of the settlement from which it takes its name. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4800.
West Cairngaan,standing stone 860m SE of dates from the bronze age period, and is classified as a standing stone. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
West Cairngaan,standing stone 860m SE 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 SM4800.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two forts on Carrickcamrie and Dunorroch (0.4 km), Mull Glen,fort,West Tarbet (0.5 km), Mull Farm,St Medan's Chapel & cave 550m SE of (1 km).
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