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Arran, Brodick
Barrow (Prehistoric)(Possible), Cremation (Prehistoric), Short Cist(S) (Prehistoric), Cinerary Urn(S) (Prehistoric)(Possible)
Site Name Arran, Brodick
Classification Barrow (Prehistoric)(Possible), Cremation (Prehistoric), Short Cist(S) (Prehistoric), Cinerary Urn(S) (Prehistoric)(Possible)
Canmore ID 40158
Site Number NS03NW 9
NGR NS 0125 3609
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/40158
- Council North Ayrshire
- Parish Kilbride
- Former Region Strathclyde
- Former District Cunninghame
- Former County Buteshire
Desk Based Assessment (4 April 1973)
NS03NW 9 0125 3609.
(NS 0125 3609) Stone Cists found (NAT).
OS 6" map, (1924)
Several cists containing human bones were found here about 40 years ago.
Source: Name Book 1856.
Where Glen Cloy opens into the Bay of Lamlash, there is a green mound, which was dug into some years ago. On removing the superincumbent earth and stones, a collection of small square chambers of flat slabs was uncovered, from which were taken two clay urns" of the flower-pot pattern", containing calcined bones.
Source: J McArthur 1873.
Information from OS (IF) 4 April 1973.
Field Visit (24 October 1977)
The published site lies near the fourth tee on Brodick Golf Course and there are no visible remains of either the 'green mound' or cists. No further information.
Visited by OS (T R G) 24 October 1977.
Note (30 July 2018)
The location, classification and period of this site have been reviewed.
HES Survey and Recording 30 July 2018.
