MHG5522 - Crannog - Eilean Drynachan

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CRANNOG (Iron Age - 550 BC to 560 AD)

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NH30SW 5 3276 0188.

Eilean Dreinachan (Drynachan - at NH 3276 0188) is of artificial construction.
O Blundell 1910

Eilean Drynachan [in Loch Oich] is a crannog, composed of loose stones. The island is visible above the level of the loch to a height of several feet and is 20' in diameter. A navigation marker post has been placed on its NE side.
Visited by OS (N K B) 12 October 1970.

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--- SHG1318 Text/Publication/Article: Blundell, O. 1910. 'On further examination of artificial islands in the Beauly Firth, Loch Moy, Loch Garry, Loch Lundy, Loch Oich, Loch Lochy, and Loch Treig', Proc Soc Antiq Scot Vol. 44 1909-10, p.12-33. Proc Soc Antiq Scot. 12-33. 25.

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Grid reference	Centred NH 3276 0188 (40m by 40m) (2 map features)
Map sheet	NH30SW
Civil Parish	KILMONIVAIG
Geographical Area	LOCHABER

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https://canmore.org.uk/site/12220 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)

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