Knockeen

Nearest town:
Girvan (12km W)
OS reference:
NX3060395522
OS sheet:
76
Latitude:
55° 13' 28.92 N
Longitude:
4° 39' 49.06 W
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Image of Knockeen (Cairn(s)) by markj99

Embedded Stones in NW Quadrant of Knockeen Cairn.

Image credit: Mark Johnstone
markj99
markj99 Jul 23, 2024

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Knockeen

markj99
markj99 Jul 23, 2024

Visited 14.07.24

Knockeen Cairn is located c. 2 miles ENE of Barr Village in South Ayrshire. It lies in rough pasture on the S edge of a strip of trees, screening it from the road. The round mound measures c. 66 feet in diameter and 5 feet high. There are no stones visible on the grassy surface except for a cluster of embedded small stones in the NW quadrant. There is a hollow in the centre of the cairn measuring c. 4 feet in diameter and 0.5 feet deep. It is probable that the centre of the cairn has been excavated. This is the only trace of disturbance on the mound. Canmore ID 71385 has further details of Knockeen Cairn.

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Knockeen
Cairn(s)
markj99
markj99 Aug 1, 2024

Directions to Knockeen Cairn: Head for Barr Village in South Ayrshire. Turn left onto Glenginnet Road at the dead end sign. Stay on the narrow road for c. 2.6 miles to reach a farm track at NX 3079 9570, c.130 yards W of Knockeen Farm. Park up and follow the farm track SW along the margin of the field towards the E end of the trees. Knockeen Cairn is located adjacent to the SE corner of the trees. My route is viewable on Knockeen Cairn.

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