An investigation into the heritage of Barhill Wood, Kirkcudbright, as part of the Can You Dig It archaeology programme, is being run by Rathmell Archaeology for the Galloway Glens Landscape Partnership (GGLP). A prior walkover assessment helped to inform the public with guided walk events, highlights of which can be seen here (with thanks to Sam Kelly for videoing): https://youtu.be/6QEfcEQ4V3Y
Old elm stool with stilt roots. Barhill Wood (copyright C Mills 2019)
The link to the interim summary of their findings, prepared by Peter Quelch who is a forester and native woodlands advisor is below. A fuller report will become available through the GGLP website later this year. Most of the map resources mentioned can be found on the National Library of Scotland maps website.
www.dendrochronicle.co.uk/barhill-wood-Kirkcudbright
Dendro tree cores from Barhill wood in their mounts to dry before their prep and analysis to determine tree ages.