MHG52590 - An t-Eilean Beag

Summary

A "low-cairn" crannog surrounded by a boulder cairn.

Type and Period (1)

CRANNOG (Iron Age - 550 BC? to 560 AD?)

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Full Description

Jim Kirby describes this site as a "low-cairn crannog" surrounded by a boulder cairn. There appears to be a denuded jetty on the eastern side. <1>

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<1> SHG24234 Text/Correspondence: Kirby, J E. 07/2007. Correspondence between Jim Kirby and Kirsty Cameron (HCAU): Forts and Islands. Yes. Digital.

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Grid reference	Centred NN 15911 88797 (11m by 11m) (2 map features)
Map sheet	NN18NE
Civil Parish	KILMALLIE
Geographical Area	LOCHABER

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