
What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Claughreid as Cup and Ring Marked Rock (prehistoric), Stone Circle (neolithic) - (bronze Age). 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.
Claughreid is likely from the Neolithic or Bronze Age, based on its association with cup and ring marked rocks and stone circles. Such sites may have had ritual, ceremonial, or astronomical significance, though specific folklore or use remains unrecorded.
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Places near here
CambretFarmstead (period Unassigned) · 800 yd
Carsluith BurnBurnt Mound (prehistoric) · 1145 yd
Claughreid FarmCairn(s) (period Unassigned), Cup and Ring Marked Rock (prehistoric), Hut Circle (prehistoric) · 1327 yd
Kirkdale BurnBuilding (medieval) - (post Medieval), Cultivation Remains (medieval) - (post Medieval) · 1362 yd
Carsluith CastleTower House (medieval) · 1.8 mi
Ben JohnMountain / peak · 1.8 mi
Gem Rock MuseumHeritage attraction · 3.1 mi
War MemorialMemorial · 3.2 mi
Barholm WoodWood · 3.5 mi
Garvellan RocksIslet · 3.5 mi
Wigtown SandsBeach / strand · 3.8 mi
Fleet BayBay · 3.8 miOther information
Photo: Anthony O'Neil · CC BY-SA 2.0