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Image of Cairn Hill (Barraer) (Cairn(s)) by markj99

NE-SW Axis of Cairn Hill (Barraer) Cairn viewed from SW.

Image credit: Mark Johnstone
Image of Cairn Hill (Barraer) (Cairn(s)) by markj99

Field Clearance Stones in NW Arc of Cairn Hill (Barraer) Cairn

Image credit: Mark Johnstone

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Cairn Hill (Barraer)

Visited 11.08.23

Cairn Hill (Barraer) Cairn is a grassy cairn in arable land c. 2.5 miles SW of Newton Stewart in Dumfries and Galloway. It is located on the southern slope of Cairn Hill (Barraer). The elliptical cairn measures c. 22 yards on the NE-SW axis and 16 yards on the NW-SE axis. Almost all stones have been removed from the cairn, except for the NW arc. Additionally, field clearance stones have been dumped on the NW arc. Cairn Hill (Barraer) Cairn is listed as Canmore ID 62953.

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Cairn Hill (Barraer)
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Directions to Cairn Hill (Barraer): Take the narrow unsigned road starting at NX 3953 6427 on the A75, c. 1.2 miles W of the A75 roundabout at Newton Stewart. Follow the winding lane for c. 2 miles to reach a lay-by at NX 38464 61246. Follow a rocky track heading W into a field then head uphill to Cairn Hill (Barraer). My route is viewable on Cairn Hill (Barraer).

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