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Wood Cairn is a post-medieval cairn located on Eldrig Fell in Wigtownshire, Scotland. The monument consists of a stone cairn typical of its period, constructed through the accumulation of stones, though its precise original dimensions and current state of preservation are documented in the HES INSPIRE record. As a post-medieval example, the cairn likely served a functional purpose within the landscape management or ceremonial practices of its era, reflecting the continued tradition of cairn construction beyond the medieval period. The site is registered with Historic Environment Scotland under designation SM1953, which ensures its recognition and protection as part of Scotland's archaeological heritage.
Wood Cairn, cairn, Eldrig Fell is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1953. View the official record →
Wood Cairn is a post-medieval cairn located on Eldrig Fell in Wigtownshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1953.
Wood Cairn, cairn, Eldrig Fell dates from the post-medieval period, and is classified as a cairn, eldrig fell. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
Wood Cairn, cairn, Eldrig Fell 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 SM1953.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Long cairn, 200m NE of Kilhern (6.9 km), Caves of Kilhern, chambered cairn 760m SSW of Dranigower (6.9 km), Bennan of Garvilland,fort (7 km).
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