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Ayr, Cromwell's Fort

Sallyport (17th Century)

Site Name Ayr, Cromwell's Fort

Classification Sallyport (17th Century)

Canmore ID 41780

Site Number NS32SW 15.04

NGR NS 3330 2220

Datum OSGB36 - NGR

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Administrative Areas

  • Council South Ayrshire
  • Parish Ayr
  • Former Region Strathclyde
  • Former District Kyle And Carrick
  • Former County Ayrshire

Archaeology Notes

NS32SW 15.04 3330 2220.

(NS 3330 2220) Sally Port (NR) (Site of)

OS 1:500 map (1906)

The Sallyport, situated on the NW of Cromwell's fort, was a subterranean passage for troops, used in making sallies against an attacking enemy. It is in an entire state, but the communication is stopped by earth. Name Book 1855

Modern houses now occupy the site of the Sallyport.

Visited by OS (JLD) 28 December 1955

No further information.

Visited by OS (MJF) 6 November 1980

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