What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Knockoner as Cairn (prehistoric)(possible), Sheepfold (post Medieval). 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.
A prehistoric cairn, likely dating to the Neolithic or Early Bronze Age, with possible later use as a sheepfold in the post-Medieval period. Its survival and precise location contribute to understanding of land use and ritual practices in prehistoric Scotland.
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Places near here
Knockoner BurnFarmstead (medieval) - (post Medieval), Field System (post Medieval) - (medieval), Rig and Furrow (medieval) - (post Medieval) · 1180 yd
KnockskaeEnclosure(s) (medieval) - (post Medieval) · 1.0 mi
Back FellMountain / peak · 1.0 mi
GlenallaFarmstead (period Unassigned), Watermill (period Unassigned)(possible) · 1.1 mi
Palmullan GlenStone (period Unassigned) · 1.2 mi
Eldrick HillMountain / peak · 1.5 mi
Balbeg PlantationWood · 2.0 mi
Curroch WoodForest · 2.3 mi
Tairlaw LinnWaterfall · 2.9 mi
Straiton, Straiton CemeteryCemetery (modern) · 3.1 mi
War MemorialMemorial · 3.4 mi
Straiton, Dalmellington RoadNo Class (event) (period Unassigned) · 3.4 mi