Kilmartin Monuments
SCRAN
Name:
Ballymeanoch
Ballymeanoch Kerb Cairn
Type:
Kerb Cairn
NGR:
NR 833964
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Description

This view from the SW shows the two parallel rows of standing stones from within the adjacent kerb cairn. One of the fallen outlying stones that has been removed from its original position is now to be found in several pieces in the ditch beside this kerb cairn. It was a rather unusual stone as it was perforated with a large whole said to have been used in betrothal ceremonies up to recent times. The kerb cairn probably dates to 1,400 BC - 1,200BC.


Excavation Details

Not yet excavated.

Access / Ownership

All the Ballymeanoch monuments are managed by Historic Scotland and accessible via pathways leading from the dedicated car park at Duncraigaig.


Published References
  • RCAHMS Argyll vol. 6 no. 199
  • PSAS 16 (1881-2) 114-17
  • PSAS 95 (1960-1) p24 no. 158
  • PSAS 109 (1977-8) p104-11
  • Discovery and Excavation in Scotland 1993 p75
  • RCAHMS Argyll vol. 6 no. 31
  • PSAS 63 (1928-9) p 189
  • PSAS 95 (1961-2) p11 no. 64
Abbreviated References
Kilmartin House, Kilmartin, Argyll, Scotland, PA31 8RQ.
Tel: 0044(0) 1546 510 278 Fax: 0044(0) 1546 510 330 E-mail: museum@khouse.demon.co.uk