Massive ancient ceremonial site 'on par with Salisbury Plain' discovered in Scotland

[Judi Lynn]

A massive ceremonial site where people gathered almost 6,000 years ago is believed to have been discovered in the south west of Scotland.

By Alison Campsie
Friday, 26th March 2021, 9:45 am
Updated
Friday, 26th March 2021, 5:04 pm

Archaeologists made the find while working on the A75 Dunragit by-pass in Dumfries and Galloway, with analysis of their finds now published.

They believe the area may have been home to a ceremonial complex on the scale of Ness of Brodgar in Orkney, Kilmartin Glen in Argyll or Salisbury Plain in Wiltshire.

The site, which spans some 2.5km, is one of a number of stunning discoveries made in the area with the finds spanning a period of 8,000 years.



The massive ceremonial site had views over Luce Bay in Dumfries and Galloway. PIC: James Johnstone/Flickr/CC.

The ceremonial complex, which dates to 3,800 BC, may have been a cursus monument – a cathedral-style complex of its day that was built by the surrounding community and visited in large numbers for ritual activity.

More:
https://www.scotsman.com/heritage-and-retro/heritage/massive-ancient-ceremonial-site-on-par-with-salisbury-plain-discovered-in-scotland-3180278