Tor of Craigoch (Hillfort) — The Modern Antiquarian

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Tor of Craigoch Hillfort viewed from S.

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Image of Tor of Craigoch (Hillfort) by markj99

Tor of Craigoch Hillfort and Outer Rampart viewed from SW.

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SW Outer Rampart of Tor of Craigoch Hillfort viewed from W.

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Tor of Craigoch Cup Carved Panel viewed from NW.

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Central Cup Carving on Tor of Craigoch Cup Carved Panel (Glasses for Scale).

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Central Cup Carving on Tor of Craigoch Cup Carved Panel.

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SE Cup Carving on Tor of Craigoch Cup Carved Panel (Glasses for Scale)

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SE Cup Carving on Tor of Craigoch Cup Carved Panel.

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N Flank of Tor of Craigoch Hillfort.

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E Flank of Tor of Craigoch Hillfort.

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S Flank of Tor of Craigoch Hillfort.

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W Flank of Tor of Craigoch Hillfort.

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Sir Andrew Agnew Monument viewed from E. The monument dominates the Tor of Craigoch hillfort.

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Articles

Tor of Craigoch

Hillfort

markj99 Apr 25, 2025

Visited 24.04.25

It is natural to focus on the Sir Andrew Agnew Monument constructed on the Tor of Craigoch Hillfort given the lack of physical remains. The ditch and rampart defences on the S and W flanks are obscured by gorse and rhododendron shrubs which encircle the hillfort. The enclosure on the summit is featureless except for the modern tower, an OS trig point and low rock outcrops breaking the grassy surface. The oval enclosure currently measures c. 44 yards E-W and 22 yards transversely.

There are traces of an outer earth rampart on the SW slope outside the circle of vegetation. I found two large cup markings c. 6 inches in diameter and 3 inches deep on a horizontal panel c. 25 yards E of the monument. The cups were too circular and the interior surface of the cups too smooth for them to be natural. They are possibly the result of domestic activity modifying natural hollows.

Tor of Craigoch

Hillfort

markj99 Mar 30, 2019

The Tor of Craigoch hillfort has been occupied by the Agnew Monument. Aside from the rounded hill it is difficult to find any traces of a hillfort. The view is dominated by the Agnew Monument built in 1850 in memory of Sir Andrew Agnew MP, who died the previous year.
Canmore ID 60830 (go to Links) gives extensive details of the fort and contains several good aerial photos.

Tor of Craigoch

Hillfort

markj99 Sep 12, 2020

Canmore ID 60830

Tor of Craigoch Fort.

Sites within 20km of Tor of Craigoch

Kemp’s Graves, Glenhead of Aldouran

Promontory Fort • 1.12km S

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Portobello

Promontory Fort • 5.06km W

3

1
Fort Point

Promontory Fort • 5.4km SW

6

1
Dounan Nose

Promontory Fort • 5.79km WNW

2

1
Kemp’s Wark

Promontory Fort • 5.83km SW

9

2
North Cairn (Cairn Hill)

Cairn(s) • 6.51km WNW

10

2

2
Jamieson’s Point

Cairn(s) • 6.83km NNE

1
Knock and Maize

Standing Stone / Menhir • 6.84km S

6

2
Craigenlee Fell E

Cairn(s) • 7.53km SE

6

2

2
Craigenlee Fell W

Cairn(s) • 7.57km SSE

6

2

1
Cairn Hill (Cairnryan)

Cairn(s) • 7.58km NE

3

2
Killantringan Bay

Stone Fort / Dun • 7.85km SSW

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4

2
Drummuckloch Hill Standing Stone

Standing Stone / Menhir • 8.03km ENE

4

2
Drummuckloch Hill Cairn

Cairn(s) • 8.03km ENE

5

2
Taxing Stone

Standing Stone / Menhir • 8.27km NE

3

3

2
Dunskirloch

Promontory Fort • 8.48km NW

6

1
Beoch Hill

Cairn(s) • 8.66km ENE

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White Cairn, Beoch Hill

Cairn(s) • 8.81km ENE

4

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Gallop Hole

Cairn(s) • 9km NE

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Teroy

Broch • 9.03km E

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2
Cairn Pat

Hillfort • 9.03km SE

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Haggstone Moor

Kerbed Cairn • 9.27km NNE

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2
Cairn Macneilie, Inch Parks

Cairn(s) • 9.36km E

5
Haggstone Moor

Standing Stone / Menhir • 9.75km NE

5

2
Galla Hill

Ancient Village / Settlement / Misc. Earthwork • 9.82km E

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2

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Balker Moor N

Cairn(s) • 9.83km ENE

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Balker Moor S

Cairn(s) • 9.87km ENE

6

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1
Long Tom (Cairnryan)

Standing Stone / Menhir • 10.22km NE

9

2

1
Finnarts Hill Cairn

Cairn(s) • 10.32km NNE

6

2

1
Finnarts Hill Enclosure

Causewayed Enclosure • 10.32km NNE

8

2

1
Finnarts Hill Standing Stones

Standing Stones • 10.94km NNE

4

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Drumacissock South

Cairn(s) • 11.34km ENE

2

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1
Drumacissock North

Cairn(s) • 11.4km ENE

4

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Brockloch Fell

Cairn(s) • 11.76km ENE

8

2
Claywarnies

Cairn(s) • 11.8km NE

12

2
Penderry Hill

Cairn(s) • 11.89km NNE

4

2
Cults Loch

Crannog • 11.91km E

4

2
Diddles Hill

Cairn(s) • 12.32km ENE

6

3

2
Knockinaam

Standing Stone / Menhir • 12.36km SSE

3

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Drumanwherran S

Barrow / Cairn Cemetery • 12.43km NE

25

2
Drumanwherran N

Cairn(s) • 12.54km NE

6

2
Millmoan Hill

Cairn(s) • 12.55km NE

12

2
Auld Wife’s Grave

Chambered Cairn • 12.6km ENE

6

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Friar’s Kirk NW

Cairn(s) • 12.65km NE

11

2
Friar’s Kirk SE

Cairn(s) • 12.71km NE

10

2
Cairnerzean Fell S

Cairn(s) • 12.78km ENE

5

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Cairnerzean Fell

Cairn(s) • 12.86km ENE

2
Cairnerzean Fell Summit

Cairn(s) • 12.86km ENE

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Cairnerzean Fell N

Cairn(s) • 13.05km ENE

10

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Cairnerzean Fell Central

Cairn(s) • 13.05km ENE

5

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1
Drumduff

Cairn(s) • 13.1km NNE

8

3
Lingdowey Burn N

Cairn(s) • 13.63km ENE

6

1

1
White Cairn, Glenterrow (Destroyed)

Cairn(s) • 13.64km E

3

2

1
Auchmantle Fell (The Wee Cairn)

Cairn(s) • 13.66km E

6

2
Auchmantle Fell (The Muckle Cairn)

Cairn(s) • 13.67km E

8

2
Glenterrow Cairn

Cairn(s) • 13.75km E

4

1

1
Lingdowey Burn S

Cairn(s) • 13.81km ENE

7

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1
Glentirrow

Stone Circle • 13.86km E

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Lingdowey Burn E

Cairn(s) • 14.09km ENE

14

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Cairnerzean Farm SW

Cairn(s) • 14.35km ENE

7

2
Cairnerzean Farm NE

Cairn(s) • 14.37km ENE

9

2

1
Grey Hill (Shennas)

Cairn(s) • 14.41km ENE

12

2
Drummanmoan Loan

Cairn(s) • 14.43km NE

10

1
Laganabeastie

Cairn(s) • 14.54km NE
Laganabeastie West

Cairn(s) • 14.54km NE

5

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Laganabeastie East

Cairn(s) • 14.58km NE

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Carlock Hill

Cairn(s) • 14.74km NNE

3

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Kilfeddar Farm

Cairn(s) • 15.21km ENE

12

2
Gowk Nest Wood

Cairn(s) • 15.4km ENE

6

2

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Mains of Larg NW

Cairn(s) • 15.44km ENE

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2
Round Dounan

Hillfort • 15.44km E

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Mains of Larg NE

Cairn(s) • 15.49km ENE

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Milton of Larg

Cairn(s) • 15.72km E

5

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Altigoukie Burn Cairn

Cairn(s) • 15.74km ENE

10

2
Dunragit

Cursus • 15.8km E

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Altigoukie Burn Burnt Mound

Burnt Mound / Fulacht Fia • 15.81km ENE

4

1
Droughduil

Artificial Mound • 15.93km E

8

2
Barlure

Cairn(s) • 16.28km ENE

11

2

1
Low Airyolland

Cairn(s) • 16.36km E

12

2
Cairn MacNeilie, Cruise

Cairn(s) • 16.44km E

9

2

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Whirlpool

Standing Stone / Menhir • 16.66km SE

3

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1
Craig Fell N

Cairn(s) • 16.91km E

6

2
Airyhemming W

Cairn(s) • 16.97km E

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Littlepark

Cairn(s) • 17.05km E

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2

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Mid Float W

Natural Rock Feature • 17.15km SE

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Airyhemming E

Cairn(s) • 17.15km E

11

2

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Mid Float E

Standing Stone / Menhir • 17.16km SE

5

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1
Cruise Back Fell

Hillfort • 17.2km E

11

2

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Cruise W

Cairn(s) • 17.23km E

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2

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Balneil

Cairn(s) • 17.34km ENE

11

2
Cruise E

Cairn(s) • 17.35km E

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2

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Craigbirnoch Central NW

Cairn(s) • 17.36km ENE

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Barnshangan W

Cairn(s) • 17.39km ENE

4

2
Craigbirnoch Central SE

Cairn(s) • 17.39km ENE

7

1
Craigbirnoch

Cairn(s) • 17.4km ENE
Craigbirnoch S

Cairn(s) • 17.4km ENE

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Barnshangan E

Cairn(s) • 17.52km ENE

12

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Craigbirnoch NW

Cairn(s) • 17.68km ENE

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Craigbirnoch NE

Cairn(s) • 17.75km ENE

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Kirkmadrine

Bullaun Stone • 17.8km SE

2

1
South Cairnwell

Standing Stone / Menhir • 17.83km SE

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2
Dove Cave Head

Promontory Fort • 18.04km SE

1
Mid Gleniron I and II

Chambered Tomb • 18.05km E

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2
Hardcroft

Cairn(s) • 18.07km ENE

12

2

1
Mid Gleniron III

Chambered Cairn • 18.26km E

3

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1
Dranigower

Ancient Village / Settlement / Misc. Earthwork • 18.33km ENE

1
Dranigower Hut Circle W

Ancient Village / Settlement / Misc. Earthwork • 18.33km ENE

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1
Mid Gleniron Round Cairn

Round Cairn • 18.34km E

4

2

1
Fauldinchie W

Burnt Mound / Fulacht Fia • 18.36km ENE

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1

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Fauldinchie

Burnt Mound / Fulacht Fia • 18.38km ENE

3
Dranigower Hut Circle E

Ancient Village / Settlement / Misc. Earthwork • 18.39km ENE

4

1
Knockcraven Wood

Cup and Ring Marks / Rock Art • 18.48km ENE

5

2
Fauldinchie E

Burnt Mound / Fulacht Fia • 18.48km ENE

4

1

1
Craigencroy

Cairn(s) • 18.56km SE

4

2

2
Kenmuir Graves, Island Buoy

Promontory Fort • 18.61km SE

2
St Katherine’s Well (Glenluce Abbey)

Sacred Well • 18.64km E

3

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Garleffin

Standing Stones • 18.76km NNE

2

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2
Caves of Kilhern

Chambered Tomb • 18.88km ENE

26

3

1
Camrie Fell

Cairn(s) • 19.23km E

10

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Kilhern SE

Cairn(s) • 19.34km ENE

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2

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Cairn Kenny

Cairn(s) • 19.65km ENE

3

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White Cairn, Markdhu

Cairn(s) • 19.73km ENE

3

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