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Cairn Edward, Kirkcudbrightshire

Cairn Edward is a small cairn on the top of Cairn Edward Hill, near New Galloway, Kirkcudbrightshire. It is said to have been built in the 14th century to commemorate an action by Edward Bruce. It is within the council area of Dumfries and Galloway.
Historic Environment Scotland CANMORE ID 64230.

Primary Name(s): Cairn Edward
Place Type: Mediæval Monument
Historic County: Kirkcudbrightshire
Lat, Long: 55.036142,-4.148378
Grid Reference: NX 6280 7340
Civil Parish: Kells CP
Council Area: Dumfries and Galloway CA
Police Area: Scotland (Dumfries and Galloway) PA
Devolved Legislature: Scottish Parliament
GBPN ID: 300324

 GBPN URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Cairn_Edward,_Kirkcudbrightshire_300324