Description

The monument is a burial mound of the Earlier Bronze Age. It lies on the crest of a rounded hill in a narrow strip of wild unmanaged woodland known as Holm Bank on the S edge of an arable field, above a steep drop to the flood plain of the River Ayr. It measures 8m in diameter and is 1.1m high, standing within a ditch 1.4m across and 0.2m deep. On the S there are traces of an external bank.

Although the monument has suffered some damage from burrowing animals and tree growth, it is the best preserved barrow in the District. An area measuring 15m (E-W) x 15m (N-S) based on the fence line immediately to the N of the barrow, is proposed for scheduling.

Source: Historic Environment Scotland

Statement of Scheduling

The monument is of national importance because of its well preserved field characteristics. One or more burials are likely to survive below the earthen mound; excavation would provide information of considerable importance. The monument is of national importance, as a well preserved example of a rare type, to the theme of Earlier Bronze Age burial and ceremonial activity.

Source: Historic Environment Scotland

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The monument is recorded by RCAHMS as NS 42 SW 6.

Source: Historic Environment Scotland