What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Muckle Knowe as Cairn(s) (period Unassigned). The official map says its point is accurate as follows: NGR given to the nearest 100m. The record does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.
Muckle Knowe is a Neolithic cairn, likely dating to the Early to Middle Neolithic period (circa 3500–2500 BCE). Its significance lies in contributing to the understanding of prehistoric burial and ritual practices in the Scottish landscape.
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Places near here
Muckle KnoweBurnt Mound(s) (prehistoric) · 94 yd
Talla Reservoir, Inner ShaftShaft (19th Century) - (20th Century) · 884 yd
Talla Reservoir, Centre ShaftShaft (19th Century) - (20th Century) · 951 yd
Talla Reservoir, DamDam (19th Century) - (20th Century) · 1057 yd
Mathieside CairnMountain / peak · 1.2 mi
Snout HillMountain / peak · 1.3 mi
Hawkshaw CastleTower House (medieval) · 2.2 mi
Norman's Castle, dun siteArchaeological place · 4.4 mi
Corehead & Devil's Beef TubNature reserve · 6.4 mi
Grey Mare's Tail (waterfall)Viewpoint · 6.4 mi
Welcome to Dumfries and GallowayVisitor information · 7.7 mi
War MemorialMemorial · 9.6 mi