Monument record MHG6184 - Loch Treaslane

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Location

Grid reference Centred NG 3970 5180 (80m by 80m) (Buffered by site type)
Map sheet NG35SE
Geographical Area SKYE AND LOCHALSH
Old County INVERNESS-SHIRE
Civil Parish SNIZORT

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Full Description

NG35SE 14 397 518.

Situated on the east bank of the River Treaslane are faint traces of a dun. It occupies a promontory and measures 16m NW/SE x 12m NE/SW with a drop of 8m to the sea below on all sides except the southern. Remains of a stone walling 0.2m in height are visible at the north and east, but to the west the perimeter survives only as a grass-covered bank. The faint indications of an entrance lies at the south and here the perimeter is revetted.
Visited by M A Nicolson January 1990.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • --- Text/Publication/Article: Miket, R et al.. 1990. 'Survey', Discovery and Excavation in Scotland 1990, p.25-8. Discovery and Excavation in Scotland. 25-8. 25-8.

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Record last edited

Jan 28 2008 12:00AM

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