WoSAS Pin: 54539

Site Name: Egg Knock

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Monument Type: Observation Tower

Council: South Ayrshire

Parish: Maybole

Map Sheet: NS21SW

Grid Reference: 224750, 614900 NGR from GUARD report

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Site Report

WoSAS Pin 54539

In 2002/3 this site was examined as part of the Coastal Zone Assesment Survey of the Firth of Clyde (GUARD/CRG for HS,Firth of Clyde Forum and the SCAPE Trust). The site was visited on 06/01/2003 its location was/is '<50m from the coast' The sites condition was noted as 'Fair' and the erosion class of the coast at this point is noted as 'Stable' (HS defined erosion classes) Further action reccomended by GUARD/CRG for this site is 'Monitor' .

A66. The site consists of a II WW observation tower constructed from concrete and red brick. Four pillars 2 m high support a square boxed room 3 m by 3 m. Concrete steps lead up to the observation box with large window spaces and a flat roof. The overall dimensions are 3 m by 3 m and 4.5 m tall. The isolated location on a high cliff top provides commanding views over the southern Firth of Clyde.
Sneddon, D., 'Coastal Zone Assessment Survey: Firth of Clyde', GUARD, 2003
Entered WoSAS (MO'H) 11/04/08

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