Arran, Machrie Moor
Standing Stone (Prehistoric)(Possible), Stone Circle (Neolithic) - (Bronze Age)(Possible)
Site Name Arran, Machrie Moor
Classification Standing Stone (Prehistoric)(Possible), Stone Circle (Neolithic) - (Bronze Age)(Possible)
Alternative Name(s) Moss Farm
Canmore ID 39718
Site Number NR93SW 22
NGR NR 9104 3224
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/39718
- Council North Ayrshire
- Parish Kilmory
- Former Region Strathclyde
- Former District Cunninghame
- Former County Buteshire
Desk Based Assessment (4 April 1977)
NR93SW 22 9104 3224.
(NR 9104 3224) Stone Circle (NR)
(Single stone shown on S side of pecked circle approximately 8.0m in diameter).
OS 25" map, (1910)
A single large stone block, similar to those in stone circle (NR93SW 1.02).
Source: Name Book 1864.
Field Visit (19 September 1977)
The above authorities give no positive evidence of a stone circle. On inspection, a single isolated standing stone was found similar in position and description to those of NR93SW 38.
It measures 0.6m high, 1.0m long, 0.6m wide and is of granite. There is no suggestion of it being part of a circular feature and its purpose and origin are uncertain.
Surveyed at 1:10 000.
Visited by OS (J R L) 19 September 1977.
Note (23 July 2018 - 24 July 2018)
The location, classification and period of this site have been reviewed.
HES Survey and Recording 23-24 July 2018.
