Monument record MHG42142 - Allt Cnoc A Charnaich

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Location

Grid reference Centred NG 1840 5340 (30m by 30m) (Buffered by site type)
Map sheet NG15SE
Geographical Area SKYE AND LOCHALSH
Old County INVERNESS-SHIRE
Civil Parish DUIRINISH

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Full Description

On the north bank of the Allt Cnoc A Charnaich at a height of 92m OD are the much degraded remains of two structures.
1. surviving only as a base course of stones measures 3m east to west by 2.5m north to south, and appears to be built on an artificial platform. 2. 35m to the north of 1. measures 4m north to south by 3m east to west, with a wall 1m thick. Much tumbled stone lies around.
An area of rig cultivation lies between 1. and 2. The small burn to the north-east has been damned.
(formerly NG15SE 35)
Information from R C Callander, 3 April 1989.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • --- Text/Publication/Article: Miket and Wildgoose, R and M. 1989. 'Survey. Duirinish parish', Discovery and Excavation in Scotland 1989, p.35-43. Discovery and Excavation in Scotland. 35-43. 37.

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Record last edited

Jan 28 2008 12:00AM

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