Description

The monument consists of a standing stone and the stump of a second situated in open moorland 330m NNE of the summit of Finnarts Hill. The S stone measures 0.8m by 0.5m at the base and is 0.9m high; the stump of the second stone lies 12.9m to the NNW.

The area to be scheduled is oval on plan and measures 50m from N to S by 30m transversely, to include the stone setting and an area around in which associated remains may survive, as indicated in red on the accompanying map.

Source: Historic Environment Scotland

Statement of Scheduling

The monument is of national importance, despite its disturbed nature, because it is one of a number of monuments which are likely to be associated with the ritual enclosure on the summit of Finnarts Hill, which is a very unusual form of monument probably also associated with burial and associated activities. The cairn has the potential to provide further information about its date and form as well as environmental data from the old ground surface which it seals.

Source: Historic Environment Scotland

Sources

Bibliography

RCAHMS records the monument as NX 07 SE 7.

Reference:

RCAHMS 1981, The Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland. The archaeological sites and monuments of South Carrick, Kyle and Carrick District, Strathclyde Region, The archaeological sites and monuments of Scotland series no 14 Edinburgh, No. 38.

Source: Historic Environment Scotland