Knockendurrick

NX65NW 46 6395 5728.

Situated on a terrace on the SW flank of Knockendurrick is a field-system and associated hut-circle. The field-system is defined by clearance banks. One enclosed plot is visible and another partial enclosure; a concentration of cairns at the 'open' end of this, perhaps indicates the formalisation of cairn clearance into recognisable plots which was never completed. The banks measure between 1m and 2m in thickness and 0.2m to 0.6m in height. Some stretches of a substantial bank, composed of small stones, appear to have been created by infilling a line of cairns, giving a 'string of beads' impression. The cairns measure between 2m and 6m in diameter and between 0.2m and 0.6m in height. The enclosed plot and the partly-defined plot to the SW are very smooth and stone-free relative to the surrounding area, and a well-defined scar runs to the SW of the hut-circle (NX65NW 46.1) continuing the line of one of the banks.

Visited by RCAHMS (DCC) 16 May 1990.

A single temporary meteorological mast was constructed at Knockendurrick Hill, Gatehouse of Fleet, Dumfries and Galloway. Due

to its location within a highly sensitive archaeological area,

archaeological monitoring was required during all works.

The work consisted of two parts: a walkover survey during which any

potential impact on the recorded monuments was assessed for the

construction of a meteorological mast. The second part was monitoring

the excavation of the anchor pits.

None of the recorded monuments within close proximity to the

meteorological mast were directly affected by its construction or by

vehicular access to the working area, and no new upstanding remains

were found within the development area. All ground breaking works

were observed and recorded and these produced no evidence of

archaeological deposits or finds.

Information from Oasis (cfaarcha1-149294) 13 January 2014