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NW Half of Airyolland E Cairn viewed from SW.

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Image of Airyolland E (Cairn(s)) by markj99

SE Face of Standing Stone in Airyolland E Cairn.

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Image of Airyolland E (Cairn(s)) by markj99

Airyolland W Cairn viewed from Airyolland E Cairn.

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Airyolland E

Directions to Airyolland W Cairn: Take the Elrig turn off the A747. Follow the road through Elrig for c. 1.9 miles to reach a left turn onto a dead-end lane signed for Barhobble Church Site. Travel c. 140 yards down the lane to a concrete lay-by on the left. Walk c. 400 yards NW to a gateway on the left. A green lane heading W starts here. Follow the green lane for c. 400 yards to reach a gate. Continue on the lane for c. 130 yards to a double gateway on the left. Go through the SW gate. Follow the stone wall S for c. 370 yards to reach Airyolland E Cairn, 15 yards W of the wall. Airyolland W Cairn is c. 50 yards SW of Airyolland E Cairn. My walking route is viewable on Airyolland Cairns.

Airyolland E

Visited on 29.07.23

Airyolland E Cairn is located c. 0.6 miles NNW of Elrig, a small village in Dumfries and Galloway. Airyolland Farm is c. 0.6 miles SSW of the round mound lying in pastureland. The grassy platform has been reduced to c. 3 feet high with a c. 60 feet diameter. Medium-sized field clearance stones have been scattered on the surface of the cairn, especially on the NW half. A standing stone, c. 4 feet tall, has been erected in the centre of the platform. It is probably a modern addition to the monument. Canmore ID 62703 has details of Airyolland E Cairn.

Airyolland W Cairn is c. 50 yards SW of Airyolland E Cairn.

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