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Barlure Cairn viewed from N.

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Barlure Cairn viewed from E.

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Barlure Cairn viewed from S.

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Barlure Cairn viewed from W.

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SE Arc of Barlure Cairn.

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Kerb Stone on E Arc of Barlure Cairn.

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Kerb Stones on S Arc of Barlure Cairn.

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E Half of Barlure Cairn viewed from N.

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W Half of Barlure Cairn viewed from N.

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Stones embedded in grassy surface of W Quadrant of Barlure Cairn.

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Summit of Barlure Cairn viewed from N.

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Barlure

Visited 15.11.22

Barlure Cairn is located c. 180 yards N of Barlure Farm, c. 1.5 miles N of New Luce. The grassy cairn measures c. 45 feet in diameter and 4 feet high. The perimeter has some potential Kerb Stones, especially on the SE Arc. The interior of the cairn is free from stones except for a small cluster on the W Quadrant. The E Half of Barlure Cairn is 4 feet high, c. 1 foot higher than the W Half. Canmore ID 61319 (go to Links) has further details of Barlure Cairn.

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Directions to Barlure Cairn from E: Take the W turn to Glenluce off the A75. Turn left for New Luce after 0.2 mile. Stay on this road for c. 5 miles to reach New Luce. Go straight on at the top of Main Street for 1.3 miles to reach Barlure Farm track. There is a room for one car to park at the junction. Walk along Barlure Farm track for c. 0.3 mile to reach Barlure Farm. A track heading N starts in the middle of the farm buildings. Follow this track uphill for c. 180 yards to find Barlure Cairn.
Directions to Barlure Cairn from W: Take the left turn to New Luce off the A75 opposite the petrol station in Castle Kennedy. Stay on this road for c. 5.6 miles to reach New Luce. Turn left for Barrhill at the junction with Main Street. Follow the Barrhill road for c. 1.3 miles to reach Barlure Farm track. There is a room for one car to park at the junction. Walk along Barlure Farm track for c. 0.3 mile to reach Barlure Farm. A track heading N starts in the middle of the farm buildings. Follow this track uphill for c. 180 yards to find Barlure Cairn.

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