MHG60436 - Possible cairn - Gruinard Island
Summary
Large pile of boulders with surrounding placed boulders on Gruinard Island
Type and Period (2)
- CAIRN (Unknown date)
- CLEARANCE CAIRN? (Post Medieval - 1560 AD? to 1900 AD?)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A survey of Gruinard Island was undertaken in 2018 by Jim Buchanan and Anne MacInnes with assistance from Gordon Grant and Karen Buchanan as part of a study of the island for Gairloch Museum.
Site 1. Large pile of boulders with surrounding placed boulders. Heavily overgrown with scrub and moss. Unable to determine its purpose. <1>
Note; Site not visible on aerial photographs so location approximate. (T. Blackie 24/5/19)
Sources/Archives (1)
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NG 9465 9310 (5m by 5m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NG99SW |
| Geographical Area | ROSS AND CROMARTY |
| Civil Parish | LOCHBROOM |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Investigations/Events (1)
External Links (0)
Comments and Feedback
Do you have any more information about this record? Please feel free to comment with information and photographs, or ask any questions, using the "Disqus" tool below. Comments are moderated, and we aim to respond/publish as soon as possible.