Monument record MHG7908 - Crannog, Loch Beannacharain

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Grid reference Centred NH 2436 5085 (40m by 40m) (Buffered by site type)
Map sheet NH25SW
Geographical Area ROSS AND CROMARTY
Old County ROSS-SHIRE
Civil Parish URRAY

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NH25SW 3 2437 5085.
Cairn (NAT) OS 6"map, Ross-shire, 2nd ed., (1905)

A crannog is visible at low water 200 yds from shore at E end of Loch Beannachan (Beannacharain).
F O Blundell 1913

A crannog which is known locally to be circular and about 10-15 yds in diameter. It was not visible at the time of investigation as the water in the loch was at a high level.
Visited by OS (R L) 3 December 1970

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  • --- Text/Publication/Article: Blundell, F O. 1913. 'Further notes on the artificial islands in the Highland area', Proc Soc Antiq Scot Vol. 47 1912-13, p.257-302. Proc Soc Antiq Scot. 257-302. 280.

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Jan 28 2008 12:00AM

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