Following the launch of trove.scot in February 2025 we are now planning the retiral of some of our webservices. Canmore will be switched off on 24th June 2025. Information about the closure can be found on the HES website: Retiral of HES web services | Historic Environment Scotland
Archaeology Notes
Event ID 703181
Category Descriptive Accounts
Type Archaeology Notes
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/event/703181
NS62NE 17.00 696 269.
see also: NS62NE 17.01 6963 2694 Muirkirk Ironworks, Wagonway Bridge
The first ironworks in Ayrshire, at Muirkirk, was founded in 1787 and continued in production until 1921. The remains of the blowing-engine house, furnace bank and foundations of three furnaces are spectacular. There are also considerable remains of the works canal.
J Butt 1967
