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Wemyss Bay, Kelly Bridge

Quay (Period Unassigned)(Possible)

Site Name Wemyss Bay, Kelly Bridge

Classification Quay (Period Unassigned)(Possible)

Alternative Name(s) Kelly Port

Canmore ID 133243

Site Number NS16NE 13

NGR NS 194 684

Datum OSGB36 - NGR

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Administrative Areas

  • Council North Ayrshire
  • Parish Largs
  • Former Region Strathclyde
  • Former District Cunninghame
  • Former County Ayrshire

Archaeology Notes

NS16NE 13 194 684

NS 194 684 Estuary of Kelly Burn, previously called Kelly Port. Substantial walling on land side of present bridge photographed in advance of pipe laying and construction of sewage pumping station on a beach close to present bridge over Kelly. Boulder pile(s) found on beachside riverbank are result of 'clearance' for hovercraft trials in the 1960s. Speculated remains of old quay to be found in area. Interpretation to be confirmed by further research and fieldwork.

A Lee 1995.

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