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October 2022: We had a few days
in Argyll, north of the Kintyre Peninsula, near Crinan. We were particularly interested
in Kilmartin Glen, a valley rich in Neolithic and Pictish monuments.
A 5 ˝ miles walk, mostly on
surfaced track, that takes in the majority of the Neolithic monuments. Much
the usual route described elsewhere, but with a slight extension to visit an
engraved bolder. Allow at least 3-hours, or four if you’re particularly
fascinated! |
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Glebe
Cairn |
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Neither
Largie North Cairn The
most complete of the burial cairns. The interior is accessible via a sliding
hatch (just visible in the photo above) that opens into a shaft and steps into
the burial chamber. |
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Photos
of the interior of Neither Largie North Cairn, showing the burial cist and
cover stone carved with symbols. |
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Over
the centuries since their construction, the Kilmartin cairns have been
plundered for their stone. Neither Largie Mid Cairn, above, has had much of
its stone removed. |
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Neither
Largie South Cairn, above, is more intact and it is possible to enter the
interior space. |
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Whereas
not as complete as the north cairn, Neither Largie South Cairn interior is
very atmospheric. |
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Following
a track through the field from the south cairn you come to a group of
standing stones. |
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From
the standing stones head back to the road and the Temple Wood Stone Circle. |
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Clearly
not as impressive as Stone Hedge, Temple Wood Stone Circle still has an
atmosphere of its own. |
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The
most southerly site on our walk was Ri-Cruin Cairn. |
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A
little-off the beaten track the Ballygowan rock art is well worth
seeking-out. What did these marks signify? No
one knows. |
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Cheers! |
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