View from north east (Scale 1m).
A single stone row measuring 5.4m long, including four large orthostats, but only the south western one is upright (2.3m high). The row is orientated north east to south west and is situated at the foot of a south east facing hillslope and has restricted sea views. A hollow on the south east face maybe a cup-mark.
Location
| Scotland Jura Argyll & Isles NR 51285 66490 Lat 55.82741 Long -5.9729 |
Map showing the location of Carragh a’Ghlinne stone row.
Plan of Carragh a’Ghlinne stone row (Source: survey at 1:100 by Sandy Gerrard)
Characteristics
| Type: Single | Length: 5.4m |
| No. of stones: 4 | Size of stones: Only large |
| Orientation: 53° | Altitude: 69m |
| Upper end: – | Lower end: – |
| Straight (Yes or No) : Not known | Sea View: Yes |
| Context: – | |
| Notes: | |
Other Information
| Public Access: Yes |
| Land Status: – |
| Scheduled Ancient Monument: No |
Identification
Category: Plausible. This is clearly an example of a short stone row composed of at least four closely spaced large slabs. Rows of this form are common in Argyll and Isles.
Typology
This stone row is of Type S2. Information on this form of stone row and other rows of this type is available here.
Photographs
View from above and north east (Scale 1m).
View from north east (Scale 1m).
View from north east (Scale 1m).
View from south west (Scale 1m). Restricted view of the sea is visible behind the upright stone.
View from south east (Scale 1m).
Access Information
Parking is available at NR 52170 66255. Be careful not to obstruct any other vehicles. From here walk west along the track. In the summer access to the stones is only available through high bracken. At the time of the site visit the area around the stones which is clear of high vegetation had significant numbers of ticks. Please check your clothing regularly.
Online Resources
Megalithic Portal Modern Antiquarian Canmore
Other References
Burl, A., 1993, From Carnac to Callanish – The prehistoric rows and avenues of Britain, Ireland and Brittany, Yale University Press, New York and London, pg. 223.
Ruggles, C.L.N., 1999, Astronomy in prehistoric Britain and Ireland, Yale University Press, New Haven and London, 197.
Timeline
VISITED:- 20th August 2017
FIRST PUBLISHED:- 2nd February 2016
LAST UPDATED:- 15th March 2019
The Stone Rows of Great Britain 