Gallachan Bay (cave)

Caves marked on OS background mapping. Another separate cave is marked to the east at NS 06733 57387.

There are two caves (at NS 0664 5740 and NS 0667 5743) under the fort at Ardnahoe (NS05NE 2). A trench was dug in the drier of the two, but no signs of habitation were found. [Marshall].

Notes: Archaeology tag shows the cave was investigated, but nothing was found.

Links and Resources:

Pastmap, OS 10k background mapping.
West of Scotland Archaeological Service (WoSAS), WoSASPIN 14008. Link
Marshall, D. N. , 1938, 'A Survey of the Caves of Bute and the Cumbraes', Trans Buteshire Natur Hist Soc, Vol 12, 1938, pp. 113-118.
Association of Certificated Field Archaeologists (ACFA). (2011) The Coastal Archaeology Record Enhancement Survey (CARES): an archaeological survey of the coastline of Bute by ACFA in association with the Discover Bute Landscape Partnership Scheme. Year 1, 2009-2010: Ettrick Bay to Stravannan Bay.
Boag D. (1986e) 'Ardnahoe (Kingarth p)', Discovery Excav Scot 1986 Page(s): 25.
Borland, John, 2010, pencil sketch of boat graffiti.Link
Borland, John, 2012, drawing of boat graffiti. Link

This entry was last updated: 2026-08-16 20:32:29

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NGR:	NS 07447 56757
WGS84:	55.76572, -5.07086
Length:	Not recorded
Vert. Range:	Not recorded
Altitude:	Not recorded
Geology:	Not recorded
Tags:	Cave, SeaCave, Archaeo
Registry:	second

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