Scarr
Jail (Period Unassigned)
Site Name Scarr
Classification Jail (Period Unassigned)
Alternative Name(s) Scaur
Canmore ID 65009
Site Number NX87NE 2
NGR NX 8585 7743
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/65009
- Council Dumfries And Galloway
- Parish Kirkpatrick Irongray
- Former Region Dumfries And Galloway
- Former District Nithsdale
- Former County Kirkcudbrightshire
NX87NE 2 8585 7743
(NX 8585 7743) Scarr Jail (NR)
OS 6" map (1957)
An old stone building with an arched dome, used as a prison during the time of the Covenanters' persecution. It is now used as one of the offices belonging to Scarr farm. Mr. Welsh, the proprietor, states that his father remembered a watch tower adjoining this building, the whole being enclosed by a strong wall. These traditions are also quoted by other local people.
Name Book 1850; M Harper 1896
The jail has been totally demolished, and according to the present farmer who confirmed the site, nothing of interest was found. The farm's name has been recently altered to Scaur.
Visited by OS (DWR) 19 November 1973.