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Newton Stewart Cairn

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<b>Newton Stewart Cairn</b>Posted by fitzcoraldoImage © fitzcoraldo
Nearest Town:Newton Stewart (1km SW)
OS Ref (GB):   NX416655 / Sheet: 83
Latitude:54° 57' 31.45" N
Longitude:   4° 28' 27.05" W

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<b>Newton Stewart Cairn</b>Posted by stubob <b>Newton Stewart Cairn</b>Posted by fitzcoraldo

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Visited 30.7.15

We were spending the night in a B+B in Newton Stewart - so here I am.

The cairn is an impressive size and very easy to see and access, It amazes me how these prehistoric sites have managed to survive so close to urban expansion. Hopefully future generations will have the same regard for them that we do?

The cairn is approximately 2m high x 20m across.
Well worth looking out for when visitin Newton Stewart.
Posted by CARL
31st July 2015ce

This platformed cairn is a good size and worth a look if your passing.
The side that faces the road looks a bit robbed-out but it's overall shape and condition is good.
It stands beside the B7079 on the outskirts of Newton Stewart.
fitzcoraldo Posted by fitzcoraldo
24th October 2003ce
Edited 24th October 2003ce