MHG6254 - Cnoc Carnach

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CAIRN (Neolithic - 4000 BC to 2401 BC)

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NG61NW 28 6497 1886

Situated at the base of the SE flank of the southern peak of Cnoc Carnach is an ovoid mound set round its base with upright stones. The mound measures 7m N-S by 5m E-W and stands to a height of 0.25m. A second mound (1m in diameter) lies just to the NE.
Visited by IJ, 5 April 1990.

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--- SHG1580 Text/Publication/Article: Miket, R et al.. 1990. 'Survey', Discovery and Excavation in Scotland 1990, p.25-8. Discovery and Excavation in Scotland. 25-8. 26.

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Grid reference	Centred NG 6496 1885 (14m by 14m) (2 map features)
Map sheet	NG61NW
Geographical Area	SKYE AND LOCHALSH
Civil Parish	STRATH

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https://canmore.org.uk/site/74745 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)

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