Galla Hill mound is a low earthwork c. 2 miles W of Stranraer. The round mound measures c. 12 yards in diameter and 1 yard high. The grassy surface, obscured by gorse bushes, has no visible stones. Canmore ID 60554 (go to Links) suggests that this may be a barrow with concentric ditches visible on aerial photography.
Directions to Galla Hill: Take the road for Blackparks Industrial Estate from the A75 on the W edge of Stranraer. After c. 300 yards take the unsigned left turn. After c. 1 mile park up at the junction with Culhorn House. Walk along the farm track for c. 350 yards to reach a gateway on the right. Gala Hill Mound is c. 100 yards E.
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