Monument record MHG12108 - Possible Dun, Dun, Achamore

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Grid reference Centred NC 2399 2400 (80m by 80m) (Buffered by site type)
Map sheet NC22SW
Geographical Area SUTHERLAND
Civil Parish ASSYNT
Old County SUTHERLAND

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NC22SW 7 2424.
Mention is made of a 'great dune' at Achamore (NC 2424) now taken away to build office-houses and fences.
OSA 1795.

Siting not established. No local traditions of a dun in area.
Visited by OS (E G) 21 May 1962.

No further information. Visited by OS (J B) 12 August 1980.

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  • --- Text/Publication/Volume: Sir John Sinclair (ed.). 1791-9. The statistical account of Scotland, drawn up from the communications of the ministers of the different parishes. Vol. 16, 208.

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Record last edited

Jan 28 2008 12:00AM

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