Monument record MHG13205 - Allt Aigeinn

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Location

Grid reference Centred NG 5525 2273 (10m by 10m) (Buffered by site type)
Map sheet NG52SE
Geographical Area SKYE AND LOCHALSH
Old County INVERNESS-SHIRE
Civil Parish STRATH

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NG52SE 43 5526 2274

On the N bank of the Allt Aigeinn, 25m to the N of a waterfall, is a loose group of four multi-cell structures. All are stone built and numbers 1 and 2 are bracken covered making identification difficult. A small tributary burn runs through the group.
1. Large egg-shaped cell with door opening facing the burn, measures 4m x 2m internally. Small circular cells are attached to both E and W sides.
2. 10m upslope from 1. Egg-shaped central cell with door facing burn, measures 4m x 3m internally. Small circular cells are attached to both the E and W sides.
3. A single egg-shaped cell measuring 4.5m x 2m, on a green mound 30m upslope and to the E of 2.
4. Oval cell measuring 4m x 2m with small circular cells attached to both NW and SW sides. Lies 40m NW of 2.
Visited 1991.
NMRS MS/530

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Record last edited

Jan 28 2008 12:00AM

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