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Kilchoan of PoltallochCairn(s)
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One thing that struck me about this place was the excellent view that standing the terrace to the north would give. I didn't have the time or inclination to run up to check it out, but I bet a good view of the remains of the cairn could be had from up there. The ground around the cairn is ridiculously uneven, the fairly dry parts were ankle-twistingly rutted, the surface obscured by grass, and the boggier bits were at least 8 inches deep in quagmire (They may have been deeper, but I pulled my foot out). Yet the cairn itself is rather nice. I'd love to see it in winter when the undergrowth is asleep. |
Posted by Hob9th October 2005ce |
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This is a fascinating site - if you can turn a blind eye to the muddy mess in which it stands. For a start, all the structural stuff (capstones, lintels etc) are here even if they have moved a bit. Also interesting is the layout (high portal stones running parallel to the chamber, no facade) which point to this being an example of an early Clyde cairn. Best visited on a dry day! Visited 12 May 2004 |
Posted by greywether4th June 2004ce |
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Feb.2000 We almost made it. We parked the car near the gate to the field. We squelched our way through the mud and then stopped! There was 3 or 4 big black bulls surrounding the cairn in the middle of the field and they were staring at us. And being townies we turned back quickstyle. Another day? |
Posted by winterjc 9th December 2001ce |
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