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Arran, Machrie Moor
Standing Stone (Prehistoric)(Possible)
Site Name Arran, Machrie Moor
Classification Standing Stone (Prehistoric)(Possible)
Canmore ID 39770
Site Number NR93SW 7
NGR NR 90534 32432
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/39770
- Council North Ayrshire
- Parish Kilmory
- Former Region Strathclyde
- Former District Cunninghame
- Former County Buteshire
NR93SW 7 9050 3248.
(NR 9050 3248). A solitary standing stone, mentioned by Bryce, is shown in this position on Mackie's plan.
Sources: J Bryce 1863; E W MacKie 1975.
There is no trace of a stone or socket at the position indicated. The nearest earthfast stone is that at NR 9053 3239, placed against a fence line and evidently once used as a boundary marker. There are several such stones along the line of this E-W fence with iron post stumps protruding from their top surface.
Visited by OS (J R L) 16 September 1977.
Note (23 July 2018 - 24 July 2018)
The location, classification and period of this site have been reviewed.
HES Survey and Recording 23-24 July 2018.
