What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Park, Tongland as Cremation Cemetery (prehistoric), Kerb Cairn (prehistoric), Stone Circle (prehistoric). 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 kerb cairn and stone circle, dating to approximately 3000–2500 BCE. The site is significant as part of a broader prehistoric cremation cemetery, reflecting early ritual practices and burial customs in southern Scotland.
The historic-place record does not grant public access. Check current conditions and ownership before entering land or a building.
Places near here
Park of TonglandFarmhouse (period Unassigned), Farmstead (period Unassigned) · 297 yd
Bogra HouseHouse (period Unassigned) · 859 yd
Tongland LochReservoir (period Unassigned) · 882 yd
Low Clachan CottageBuilding(s) (period Unassigned), Enclosure (period Unassigned) · 1075 yd
War MemorialMemorial · 1.2 mi
Gallows Hill PlantationForest · 2.5 mi
Meikle Culcaigrie HillMountain / peak · 3.1 mi
Kirkcudbright Visitor CentreVisitor information · 3.2 mi
Selkirk MemorialMemorial · 3.3 mi
Maclellan's CastleCastle · 3.3 mi
Kirkcudbright, Tanpits LaneNo Class (event) (period Unassigned) · 3.3 mi
Castle HillFort (period Unassigned) · 3.4 miOther information
Photo: Andy Farrington · CC BY-SA 2.0