East Threave

Nearest town:
Maybole (6km NE)
OS reference:
NS2586604106
OS sheet:
76
Latitude:
55° 18' 0.39 N
Longitude:
4° 44' 35.98 W
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Image of East Threave (Cairn(s)) by markj99

Possible Kerb Stone on E Arc of East Threave Cairn.

Image credit: Mark Johnstone
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markj99 Jul 3, 2023
Image of East Threave (Cairn(s)) by markj99

Erosion on W Arc of the Summit of East Threave Cairn.

Image credit: Mark Johnstone
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markj99 Jul 3, 2023
Image of East Threave (Cairn(s)) by markj99

Central Hollow of East Threave Cairn viewed from W.

Image credit: Mark Johnstone
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markj99 Jul 3, 2023

Articles

East Threave

markj99
markj99 Nov 6, 2023

Directions to East Threave Cairn : Take the B741 Dailly road off the A77, N of Girvan. After c. 5 miles stay straight on for Maybole at the Dailly junction. Continue towards Maybole for c. 1 mile to a minor road on the left, signed to Kirkoswald. Take this single track road for c. 1.2 miles to a sharp left at a farm road with a cattle grid. After c. 0.3 miles on this farm road bear right onto a rough track. Follow this muddy pot holed track for c. 0.6 miles to a gateway on your left at NS 25887 04226. There is room to park on the right. Make your way though the gate towards East Threave Cairn in the grassy field.

East Threave

markj99
markj99 Jul 3, 2023

Visited 02.07.23

East Threave Cairn is located in pasture land c. 2 miles NNW of Dailly in South Ayrshire. The grassy round mound is in a hollow on the edge of a moraine c. 0.5 miles ESE of East Threave farm. According to Canmore 40882 the cairn is 13m in diameter and 1.5m high. An earth set stone, possibly a kerb stone, is visible on the E Arc. There is some erosion on the W half of the summit. A central hollow c. 0.5m deep has been created by excavation on the summit of the cairn.

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