
What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Dumbarton Muir, 'lang Cairn' as Chambered Cairn (neolithic). The official map says its point is accurate as follows: NGR given to the nearest 1m. The record does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.
Neolithic chambered cairn; dates to the early to middle Neolithic period (c. 3500–2500 BCE). It represents a significant funerary and ceremonial site, reflecting early communal burial practices and social organisation in west central Scotland.
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Places near here
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IshneichWaterfall · 418 yd
Shiels of GartleaChambered Cairn (neolithic) · 838 yd
Gallangad MuirFarmstead (post Medieval) · 930 yd
Wester CameronSearchlight Battery (second World War) · 1734 yd
KnockuppleMountain / peak · 1.4 mi
Thief's HillMountain / peak · 1.8 mi
Nobleston WoodWood · 2.5 mi
Finnich Glen (The Devil's Pulpit)Visitor information · 3.1 mi
Overtoun BridgeHeritage attraction · 3.9 mi
Bonhill, Stirling RoadNo Class (event)(s) (period Unassigned) · 4.0 mi
Ledrishmore WoodWood · 4.0 miOther information
Photo: Lairich Rig · CC BY-SA 2.0