What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Balnab as Barrow Cemetery (prehistoric)(possible), Ring Ditch(s) (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.
A prehistoric barrow cemetery, likely dating to the Early Bronze Age, indicating ritual or burial activity in the landscape. Its association with ring ditches suggests possible ceremonial or territorial features, though wider significance remains unconfirmed.
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Places near here
Chlenry CottagesEnclosure (period Unassigned) · 308 yd
Cults LochRing Ditch (period Unassigned)(possible) · 411 yd
ChlenryFarmhouse (period Unassigned), Farmstead (period Unassigned) · 486 yd
Lochinch Heritage Estate, Castle Kennedy, East LodgeGate Lodge (late 19th Century) · 767 yd
Lochinch Heritage Estate, Castle Kennedy, Walled GardenWalled Garden (18th Century) · 1601 yd
Crindil Bank WoodWood · 1.3 mi
Round PlantationForest · 1.5 mi
Glenwhan GardensHeritage attraction · 2.1 mi
Dunragit HouseCastle (medieval)(possible), Country House (18th Century) · 2.2 mi
David: Sandmill, Loch Ryan, Firth of ClydeBrig (19th Century) · 2.8 mi
Kettle CaldronWaterfall · 2.9 mi
Margaret and Jane: Dalminnoch, Loch Ryan, Firth of ClydeSloop (19th Century) · 3.5 mi