
What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Glenquicken as 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.
Glenquicken is likely associated with the Neolithic or Bronze Age, based on its classification as a stone circle. Such sites were often used for ceremonial, astronomical, or communal purposes, though specific folklore or meaning related to this site is not recorded.
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Places near here
Billy Diamond's BridgeRoad Bridge (period Unassigned) · 345 yd
Englishman's BurnBuilding Platform (medieval) - (post Medieval), Field System (medieval) - (post Medieval), Rig and Furrow (medieval) - (post Medieval) · 636 yd
Glenquicken MoorStanding Stone (prehistoric) · 769 yd
Blackmyre MoorBurnt Mound (prehistoric) · 841 yd
Chain WoodWood · 1.7 mi
Gem Rock MuseumHeritage attraction · 2.1 mi
Barholm WoodWood · 2.4 mi
Carsluith CastleTower House (medieval) · 2.7 mi
Ben JohnMountain / peak · 3.0 mi
Wigtown SandsBeach / strand · 3.5 mi
Covenanter's MonumentMemorial · 4.7 mi
War MemorialMonument · 4.9 miOther information
Photo: David Baird · CC BY-SA 2.0