Monument record MHG12218 - Crannog, Loch Na Claise

NC03SW 4 0354 3082.
Near shore of Loch na Claise is a small island measuring 20m N-S by 12m E-W. It is formed from large stones and boulders and is at least partially artificial. There are no definite remains of occupation, but a greater concentration of stone at N end may represent a collapsed structure. A narrow causeway of loose stones connects it to shore. This may be a crannog.
Visited by OS (G H P) 14 May 1962.

Rubble enclosure 9m in diameter noted on crannog. The whole island apears to be free-stone. It is possible this may be 'rath' suggested by name Raffin (NC 018 321: Rath = fort + Fionn) as no other fort has been found in vicinity. (Distance of 1.25 miles between crannog and name would suggest that connection is unlikely.) Info contained in letter from T C Welsh, 4 July 1971.

As described by OS Field Surveyor (G H P). Undoubtedly artificial and despite no local tradition, probably crannog. The alleged enclosure noted by Welsh could not be confirmed, although modern disturbance might give impression of one.
Visited by OS (A A) 1 August 1974.

No change. Visited by OS (J M) 2 September 1980.