Ardnacross, Mull
Kerb Cairn (Prehistoric)
Site Name Ardnacross, Mull
Classification Kerb Cairn (Prehistoric)
Canmore ID 22268
Site Number NM54NW 6
NGR NM 5455 4964
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
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- Council Argyll And Bute
- Parish Kilninian And Kilmore
- Former Region Strathclyde
- Former District Argyll And Bute
- Former County Argyll
NM54NW 6 5455 4964
(NM 5455 4964) Cairn (NR)
OS 1:10,000 map, (1976)
At this spot there is a kerb-cairn (previously noted as a stone circle-a, b) measuring 5.3 m in diameter by 0.5 m high. As at Strontoiller (NM92NW 7) the larger stones of the kerb, the highest of which is 1.1 m, are on the W rim. The centre has been dug into to expose what may be the side slabs of a cist and a large flat stone on the top is possibly a capstone.
Surveyed at 1:2500.
J W Judd 1875; J Duns 1883; Visited by OS (R D) 13 May 1972.
This kerb-cairn is situated on the summit of a low ridge in a field 335m NNW of Ardnacross; its dimensions are as given by OS field investigator. Several of the kerb-stones on the N and E sides now slope outwards. The hollow in the centre indicates recent disturbance.
RCAHMS 1980.
