Ballageich Hill

Also known as:
Ballagioch
Nearest town:
Barrhead (10km NW)
OS reference:
NS53745005
OS sheet:
64
Latitude:
55° 43' 18.16 N
Longitude:
4° 19' 43.96 W
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Image of Ballageich Hill (Cairn(s)) by markj99

Exposed Stones in N Half of Ballageich Hill Cairn.

Image credit: Mark Johnstone
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markj99 May 5, 2023
Image of Ballageich Hill (Cairn(s)) by markj99

Excavated Hollow in S Half of Ballageich Hill Cairn.

Image credit: Mark Johnstone
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markj99 May 5, 2023

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Ballageich Hill

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markj99 May 5, 2023

Visited 02.04.23

Ballageich Hill Cairn is located on the E edge of the summit plateau of Ballageich Hill, c. 2 miles SW of Eaglesham in East Renfrewshire. There is a lay-by on the B764 at NS 53933 50021, opposite to Greenfield Farm track. A path from the lay-by, heading NW, leads c. 180 yards up to the elevated remains of Ballageich Hill Cairn. The grassy sub-circular cairn measures c. 3 feet high and 66 feet in diameter. The surface of the cairn is irregular with exposed stones protruding through the turf. There is a round excavation pit, measuring c. 6 feet across and 1 foot deep, in the S half of the mound. Ballageich Hill Cairn has expansive views to the N, E and S. The W view looks across moorland towards the summit of Ballageich Hill. Canmore ID 43978 lists the cairn under the alternative spelling “Ballagioch”.

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