MHG60437 - Possible standing stone - Gruinard Island
Summary
A large lichen covered boulder - probably an 'erratic' but could be a standing stone on Gruinard Island
Type and Period (1)
- STANDING STONE? (Neolithic to Late Bronze Age - 4000 BC? to 551 BC?)
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 4. A large lichen covered boulder that stands out from the hillside. A probable erratic but could be a standing stone connected with prehistoric settlement? It measures 3.5 x 2.5m. <1>
NGR adjusted based on 2009 AP’s <2>
Sources/Archives (2)
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NG 9447 9336 (2m by 2m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NG99SW |
| Geographical Area | ROSS AND CROMARTY |
| Civil Parish | LOCHBROOM |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Investigations/Events (1)
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