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
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/41780
- Council South Ayrshire
- Parish Ayr
- Former Region Strathclyde
- Former District Kyle And Carrick
- Former County Ayrshire
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