Monument record MHG5522 - Eilean Drynachan

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Grid reference Centred NH 3276 0188 (40m by 40m) (Buffered by site type)
Map sheet NH30SW
Old County INVERNESS-SHIRE
Civil Parish KILMONIVAIG
Geographical Area LOCHABER

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NH30SW 5 3276 0188.

Eilean Dreinachan (Drynachan - at NH 3276 0188) is of artificial construction.
O Blundell 1910

Eilean Drynachan [in Loch Oich] is a crannog, composed of loose stones. The island is visible above the level of the loch to a height of several feet and is 20' in diameter. A navigation marker post has been placed on its NE side.
Visited by OS (N K B) 12 October 1970.

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  • --- Text/Publication/Article: Blundell, O. 1910. 'On further examination of artificial islands in the Beauly Firth, Loch Moy, Loch Garry, Loch Lundy, Loch Oich, Loch Lochy, and Loch Treig', Proc Soc Antiq Scot Vol. 44 1909-10, p.12-33. Proc Soc Antiq Scot. 12-33. 25.

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Jan 28 2008 12:00AM

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