Kilmartin Monuments
Name: Gartnagreanoch Gartnagreanoch
Type: Chambered Cairn
NGR: NR 789903
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Description
This grass-covered cairn measures 14m by 8m and is about 1m high with a concave forecourt and a facade consisting of four remaining upright stones. Behind the facade is a small chamber, the entrance of which is not aligned on the gap in the portal stones. It constists of two side slabs, an end slab and capstone.
Excavation Details
The site was excavated in 1929. A cist was found in front of the facade but no trace of this was found in a survey done in 1979. No other finds were made.
Access / Ownership
This site is on private land and permission should be sought.
Published References
  • Campbell and Sandeman, 10, no.53
  • PSAS, 64 (1929-30), 140-1
  • Henshall "Chambered Tombs", 2, 342
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