MHG53600 - Possible Ring Fort, Craggie Park, Tongue

Summary

A circular ring is visible as a slight earthwork, running around Creagan Mor hill, a few metres from the top. It has been suggested that it is a defensive earthwork.

Type and Period (1)

FORT? (Unknown date)

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None recorded

Full Description

A cicrular ring, visible in low sunlight, survives as an earthwork a few metres from the top of Creagan Mor hill, next to the loch at Craggie Park. No stones or associated structures were noted. This was photographed during a walkover survey by North Highland Forest Trust. <1>

Sources/Archives (1)

<1> SHG24817 Text/Correspondence: Robertson, S. 02/2009. Possible Archaeological Features noted in March 2008 at Craggie Park, by Tongue. Yes. Digital.

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Grid reference	Centred NC 6115 5155 (40m by 40m) (2 map features)
Map sheet	NC65SW
Geographical Area	SUTHERLAND

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Related Investigations/Events (1)

Walkover Survey at Craggie Park, Sutherland (EHG3261)

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