Arran, Moss Farm
Hut Circle (Prehistoric)
Site Name Arran, Moss Farm
Classification Hut Circle (Prehistoric)
Alternative Name(s) Machrie Moor
Canmore ID 39762
Site Number NR93SW 62
NGR NR 90962 32265
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/39762
- Council North Ayrshire
- Parish Kilmory
- Former Region Strathclyde
- Former District Cunninghame
- Former County Buteshire
Field Visit (18 September 1977)
NR93SW 62 9096 3226.
NR 9096 3226. A circular mound, possibly a cairn but most probably a hut circle, occupying a slight E facing rise under peat and heather, was found during field investigation.
It measures 13.5m in overall diameter and 1.2m in maximum external height. A slightly dished interior 6.0m in overall diameter and 0.4m deep has a scattering of small stones but none was detected around the rim or sides. No entrance was found.
There is no evidence of an associated field system.
Surveyed at 1:10 000.
Visited by OS (JRL) 18 September 1977.
Note (24 June 2019 - 25 June 2019)
The location, classification and period of this site have been reviewed.
HES Survey and Recording 24-25 June 2019