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Arran, Stronach Ridge

Cairn (Prehistoric)(Possible)

Site Name Arran, Stronach Ridge

Classification Cairn (Prehistoric)(Possible)

Canmore ID 40140

Site Number NS03NW 15

NGR NS 00 36

Datum OSGB36 - NGR

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  • Council North Ayrshire
  • Parish Kilbride
  • Former Region Strathclyde
  • Former District Cunninghame
  • Former County Buteshire

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Desk Based Assessment (6 March 1973)

NS03NW 15 00 36.

What seems to be the remains of a cairn, much overgrown with heather, occupy the crest of the Stronach ridge (NW of cup and ring marks NS03NW 7).

Visited by OS (IF) 6 March 1973.

Source: J E Sommerville 1901.

Field Visit (1 November 1977)

This alleged cairn could not be located in dense afforestation.

Visited by OS (T R G) 1 November 1977.

Note (30 July 2018)

The location, classification and period of this site have been reviewed.

HES Survey and Recording 30 July 2018.

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