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Ayr Fort Wall (part), Arran Terrace is a defensive structure forming part of the fortifications associated with Ayr Fort in Ayrshire, Scotland. The wall dates from the early seventeenth century, when Ayr was a significant strategic location in south-western Scotland. The surviving section on Arran Terrace represents a remnant of the fort's perimeter defences, constructed during a period when coastal fortifications were developed to protect against potential invasion and to control maritime access. The monument reflects the architectural and military priorities of the early modern Scottish state during a period of heightened defence consciousness.
Ayr Fort Wall (part), Arran Terrace, Ayr is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6276. View the official record →
Ayr Fort Wall (part), Arran Terrace is a defensive structure forming part of the fortifications associated with Ayr Fort in Ayrshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6276.
Ayr Fort Wall (part), Arran Terrace, Ayr is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic Environment Scotland — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in Scotland. The official designation reference is SM6276.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ayr Fort Wall (part), Ailsa Place, Ayr (0.1 km), Ayr Fort Gate, nos.2 and 2A Montgomerie Terrace, Ayr (0.2 km), Greenan Castle (3.5 km).
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