What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Polmood as Long Cist (early Medieval). The official map says its point is accurate as follows: NGR given to the nearest 10m. The record does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.
Polmood is a long cist dating to the early Medieval period. Its significance lies in contributing to the understanding of burial practices and settlement patterns in early Medieval Scotland.
The historic-place record does not grant public access. Check current conditions and ownership before entering land or a building.
Places near here
PolmoodLong Cist (early Medieval) · 332 yd
Polmood HouseCountry House (post Medieval) · 443 yd
Great HillCultivation Terrace(s) (period Unassigned) · 678 yd
Crook Hill, Crook InnInn (19th Century) · 941 yd
Nether Oliver DodMountain / peak · 1.0 mi
Norman's Castle, dun siteArchaeological place · 1.2 mi
Birkside LawMountain / peak · 1.5 mi
Hawkshaw CastleTower House (medieval) · 4.7 mi
Westhill WoodWood · 5.1 mi
Bellspool WoodWood · 5.7 mi
Dawyck Botanic Garden Visitor CentreHeritage attraction · 6.0 mi
Welcome to Dumfries and GallowayVisitor information · 10 miOther information
Photo: Maigheach-gheal · CC BY-SA 2.0