MHG7908 - Crannog, Loch Beannacharain
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Type and Period (1)
- CRANNOG (Iron Age - 550 BC to 560 AD)
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Full Description
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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Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 2436 5085 (40m by 40m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH25SW |
| Geographical Area | ROSS AND CROMARTY |
| Civil Parish | URRAY |
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External Links (2)
- http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/SM4003 (Online designation description (Historic Environment Scotland))
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/12183 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)
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