What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Witches' Thorn as Cairn (period Unassigned), Witch Association (post Medieval). 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 Neolithic cairn; its significance is primarily archaeological, representing early ceremonial or funerary practices in the region. The post-Medieval association with witchcraft reflects later folklore rather than its original purpose.
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Places near here
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Fish House WoodForest · 1.0 mi
Mile-endBuilding(s) (period Unassigned) · 1.0 mi
Memorial to William NicholsonMemorial · 1.2 mi
Just: Senwick Bay, Kirkcudbright Bay, Solway FirthBrig (19th Century) · 1.3 mi
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Balmangan TowerTower House (16th Century) · 2.0 mi
Long AcreWood · 2.1 mi
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