Rough's Cairn Consumption Dykes Newhills, Scotland

The monument comprises the remains of a consumption dyke at Kingswells, known as Rough's Cairn, after its creator Alexander Rough. The dyke is visible as two drystone structures, the E section of monumental scale.

Location map of Rough's Cairn Consumption Dykes, Newhills, Scotland. Click to enlarge.
Aerial view of Rough's Cairn Consumption Dykes, Newhills, Scotland. Click to enlarge.

Quick Facts

Address
Newhills, Scotland
Coordinates
57.1611378° N, 2.2059198° W map · aerial

Article Info

Page Title
Rough's Cairn Consumption Dykes
Date Published
July 26, 2023
Last Updated
April 15, 2024