Parkneuk
Barrow (Prehistoric), Pit(S) (Period Unknown)(Possible)
Site Name Parkneuk
Classification Barrow (Prehistoric), Pit(S) (Period Unknown)(Possible)
Canmore ID 191824
Site Number NX15NW 121
NGR NX 14742 57545
NGR Description Centre
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/191824
- Council Dumfries And Galloway
- Parish Old Luce
- Former Region Dumfries And Galloway
- Former District Wigtown
- Former County Wigtownshire
Aerial Photographic Transcription (6 November 2000 - 15 November 2000)
An aerial transcription was produced from oblique aerial photographs. Information from Historic Environment Scotland (BM) 31 March 2017.
Aerial Photographic Interpretation (10 December 2021)
This round barrow and scattering of pits have been recorded as cropmarking on oblique aerial photographs (RCAHMSAP 1997) W of Dunragit late Neolithic timber enclosure (Canmore ID 78926). The barrow is oval on plan measuring about 6m from E-W by about 5m within a ditch about 1.5m broad and open to the NW. It has a large central pit. A broad scattering of pits of unknown date and function are visible around.
Information from HES Archaeological Survey (K. Millican) 10 December 2021
Aerial Photographic Transcription (10 December 2021)
An interpretative transcription, or mapping, of information on oblique aerial photographs was produced on 10 December 2021.
Note (7 March 2022)
The location, classification and period of this site have been reviewed and changed from BARROW(S) (PREHISTORIC), PIT(S) (PERIOD UNASSIGNED).
