Cairnholy, Neolithic burial cairns in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland.
Two stone burial monuments stand on a hillside offering views across Wigtown Bay, featuring tall pillar stones and ceremonial chambers.
The tombs were constructed during the fourth millennium BC and represent the Clyde cairn architectural style common in southwest Scotland.
Archeological excavations in 1949 uncovered Neolithic artifacts including a jadeite ceremonial axe, pottery fragments, and a leaf-shaped arrowhead.
The monuments remain accessible throughout the year without entrance fees, with parking available near Cairnholy Farm off the A75 road.
Local traditions connect Cairnholy II to the burial site of Galdus, while nearby rocks display prehistoric cup and ring markings.
Location: Dumfries and Galloway
Website: https://historicenvironment.scot/visit-a-place/places/cairn-holy-chambered-cairns
GPS coordinates: 54.85920,-4.30958
Latest update: March 8, 2025 22:02
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