Monument record MHG53600 - Possible Ring Fort, Craggie Park, Tongue

Summary

A circular ring is visible as a slight earthwork, running around Creagan Mor hill, a few metres from the top. It has been suggested that it is a defensive earthwork.

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Grid reference Centred NC 6115 5155 (40m by 40m) (Estimated from sources)
Map sheet NC65SW
Geographical Area SUTHERLAND
Operational Area CAITHNESS SUTHERLAND AND EASTER ROSS

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Full Description

A cicrular ring, visible in low sunlight, survives as an earthwork a few metres from the top of Creagan Mor hill, next to the loch at Craggie Park. No stones or associated structures were noted. This was photographed during a walkover survey by North Highland Forest Trust. <1>

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  • <1> Text/Correspondence: Robertson, S. 02/2009. Possible Archaeological Features noted in March 2008 at Craggie Park, by Tongue. Yes. Digital.

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  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Jul 30 2010 4:43PM

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