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Nether Largie South (Cairn(s)) — Fieldnotes |
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The southern of the three Largie cairns, slightly oval shaped at 34m by 27m. At every angle there is something different to see - in the cairn and the surrounding landscape. A Clyde chamber can be found along with cists, interestingly it appears that cairn was extended to house two further cists. Sadly one has gone, gladly one remains with its huge capstone. Its hard to describe these places, pictures do the best talking but one thing they all seem to miss is the Kilmartin burn. I think it's hugely influential, a source of food, trout were jumping when we walked past, and a link to the sea as it joins the River Add to find salt water at Crinan. The start of the famous canal, water might have played a part in all of this. Visited 04/04/2023, |
Posted by drewbhoy27th June 2023ce |
Nether Largie Central (Cairn(s)) — Fieldnotes |
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The north and south cairns are excellent thanks to their reconstruction but like some of the other contributors I really liked this site. It gives a glimpse of the reality of its ruinous state after it has been houked, robbed, recycled etc leaving behind cists and cup marked rocks. To me it also gives an idea of actual size and a fair idea of how it was constructed (and deconstructed), it remains at 31m wide and at its tallest 1.5m. However in the 1920s it was practically demolished, originally standing at 3m tall its a safe bet much of the road repairs came from this and other sites in the glen. Same everywhere I guess. Visited 04/04/2023. |
Posted by drewbhoy 21st June 2023ce |
The Glebe Cairn (Cairn(s)) — Links |
AlamyDavid Lyons' photo of the very fancily-decorated Bronze Age pot found inside the Glebe Cairn. |
Posted by Rhiannon20th June 2023ce |
Nether Largie North (Cairn(s)) — Fieldnotes |
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Just south of The Glebe, follow the track to the next cairn, Largie North, classified as Bronze Age. It has been rebuilt and capped with a concrete slab plus hatch. Access into the cairn is via this hatch, therefore all three of us (B is a dog) made it inside. Inside is a treat, the cist is revealed with its fantastically decorated capstone. The cairn stands at 20m by 2.7m and is a brilliant example of restoration. The whole site is situated inside a fence. A wonderful opportunity for members of the public to see what is inside these stony mounds. Visited 04/04/2023. |
Posted by drewbhoy 16th June 2023ce |
The Glebe Cairn (Cairn(s)) — Fieldnotes |
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We parked in front of Kilmartin Parish Church and walked past the soon to be opened visitor centre to the track just beyond which leads straight to the Glebe and its sheep bodyguards. It has been a long time since my last visit and its good to see the local greenkeepers keep the grass short. At 35m in width and 4m tall it is the most northern cairn of the Kilmartin Prehistoric walk. On we go. Visited 04/04/2023. |
Posted by drewbhoy 16th June 2023ce |
Nether Largie South (Cairn(s)) — Images (click to view fullsize) |
   
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Posted by drewbhoy 20th April 2023ce |
Nether Largie Central (Cairn(s)) — Images |
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Posted by drewbhoy 19th April 2023ce |
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