What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Newton as Cairnfield (period Unknown), Field System (medieval) - (post Medieval)(possible). 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.
A cairnfield of unknown period, likely Neolithic or Bronze Age; its significance lies in its potential to provide insights into prehistoric land use and ritual practices in the region.
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Places near here
Lane BurnEnclosure (medieval) - (post Medieval), Hut Circle (prehistoric) · 668 yd
LagganHut Circle (prehistoric) · 710 yd
Laggan BurnBuilding (period Unassigned) · 792 yd
Mill KnockShieling Hut(s) (post Medieval) · 1218 yd
Ben JohnMountain / peak · 1693 yd
Fleet BayBay · 1.1 mi
Garvellan RocksIslet · 1.4 mi
Rough Point WoodForest · 1.8 mi
Emma Laura: Carrick Point, Wigtown Bay, Solway FirthSchooner (19th Century) · 2.3 mi
Carrick BayBay · 2.3 mi
Ant: Gatehouse of Fleet, Water of FleetSchooner (19th Century) · 2.4 mi
Kendown WoodWood · 2.5 mi