Howmoor

Nearest town:
Maybole (4km ESE)
OS reference:
NS2770711809
OS sheet:
70
Latitude:
55° 22' 11.65 N
Longitude:
4° 43' 8.74 W
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Image of Howmoor (Stone Fort / Dun) by markj99

Ditch & Rampart on W Arc of Howmoor Dun viewed from E.

Image credit: Mark Johnstone
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markj99 Oct 26, 2022
Image of Howmoor (Stone Fort / Dun) by markj99

Gap in Rampart on SE Arc of Summit Plateau of Howmoor Dun.

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Image of Howmoor (Stone Fort / Dun) by markj99

Trench on SW Arc of Summit Plateau of Howmoor Dun.

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Image of Howmoor (Stone Fort / Dun) by markj99

Summit Plateau of Howmoor Dun viewed from W.

Image credit: Mark Johnstone
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markj99 Oct 26, 2022
Image of Howmoor (Stone Fort / Dun) by markj99

Central Hollow of Howmoor Dun viewed from W.

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Articles

Howmoor

markj99
markj99 Oct 26, 2022

Visited 24.10.22

Howmoor Dun is built on a natural mound c. 2 miles NW of Maybole. The dun has an oval summit plateau measuring c. 30 yards E-W & 25 yards N-S. It rises c. 20 feet above the surrounding land. It is covered in rough grass over an uneven surface. There is an intermittent earth rampart c. 2 feet high round the perimeter of the plateau. The only substantial stone on the summit is in a trench on the SW Arc of the plateau. Canmore ID 40952 attributes this to stone-robbing. In the centre of the dun there is a circular hollow c. 20 feet in diameter and 1.5 feet deep. The dun is well protected with steep flanks on all sides. On the W flank there is an additional ditch and rampart defensive system.

Miscellaneous

Howmoor
Stone Fort / Dun
markj99
markj99 Oct 30, 2022

Directions to Howmoor Dun: Take the B7023 at the roundabout on the W edge of Maybole. After c. 0.9 miles take the right turn at Enoch Lodge House for Ayr (B7024). After c. 0.9 miles turn left onto an unsigned lane at a crossroads. After c. 150 yards there is a 3-way fork. Follow the middle lane for c. 0.5 miles to reach a lay-by for a path to Dunure. Walk along the track towards a quarry. Pass by a large cow shed. At the entrance to the quarry bear NE up a grassy slope into a field. Follow the edge of the field SW for c. 200 yards to reach Howmoor Dun. My route is viewable on Howmoor Dun (go to Links).

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