court where trials had taken place. He states that its appearance does not fully coincide with a typical court hill but puts that down to the activity of treasure hunters. Recent study of the Ayr records however show that the Ayr tolbooth was the usual meeting place for the courts casting doubt on Smith's statement. It is likely that a domestic settlement was associated with Alloway Mote, but archaeological excavations have so far failed to find any evidence to confirm this or to suggest a likely location. References Notes; Bibliography Campbell, Thorbjorn (2003). Ayrshire. A Historical Guide. Edinburgh: Birlinn. . Smith, J. (1895) Prehistoric man in Ayrshire. London: Elliot Stock. External links Video footage of Alloway Mote Buildings and structures in South Ayrshire Villages in South Ayrshire History of South Ayrshire