Lagwine

Nearest town:
New Galloway (17km SE)
OS reference:
NX56069398
OS sheet:
77
Latitude:
55° 13' 8.16 N
Longitude:
4° 15' 46.55 W
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Image of Lagwine (Cairn(s)) by markj99

Scattered Stones on S Perimeter of Lagwine Cairn.

Image credit: Mark Johnstone
markj99
markj99 Jul 27, 2024

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Lagwine

markj99
markj99 Jul 27, 2024

Visited 26.07.24

Lagwine Cairn is located c. 0.5 mile N of Carsphairn in Dumfries and Galloway. According to Canmore ID 63880, the oval cairn originally measured 30.0m E-W by 25.0m N-S. There has been some stone robbing, probably for the construction of a sheepfold c. 50 yards NE of the cairn. However, a ridge of apparently undisturbed stones survives, measuring c. 50 feet E-W, 30 feet N-S and 4 feet high. Scattered stones are visible on the N and S Arcs. On the W Arc there is a low circular stone structure measuring c. 3 feet internally with a wall up to 3 feet thick and 1 foot high.

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Lagwine
Cairn(s)
markj99
markj99 Jul 30, 2024

Directions to Lagwine Cairn: There is a parking lane SW of the A713 at NX 5572 9439, c. 0.7 miles N of Carsphairn. Cross the road and follow the track to Bridge End cottage. There is pedestrian access through a locked gate. Follow the track N for c. 40 yards then turn right onto a track heading SE. Follow this track for c. 0.45 mile to the third pylon. Skirt past the pylon to a gate into rough pasture. Head NE on rough terrain for c. 150 yards to the stony cairn. My route is viewable on Lagwine Cairn.

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