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Arran, Catacol

Township (Medieval) - (18th Century)

Site Name Arran, Catacol

Classification Township (Medieval) - (18th Century)

Canmore ID 80812

Site Number NR94NW 8

NGR NR 9170 4903

Datum OSGB36 - NGR

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

Archaeology Notes (1977)

NR94NW 8 9170 4903.

A group of mounds representing the houses of old Catacol is visible at the upper end of the arable, just below the dyke on the edge of the moor.

Source: H Fairhurst 1976.

At the area indicated are many large stones, some fragmentary walling and several small rectangular stances levelled into the slope but no clear structural remains.

Visited by OS (TRG) 2 December 1977.

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Note (26 June 2018)

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

HES Survey and Recording 26 June 2018

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