MHG28576 - Stone pillars - Loch an Eich Uidir
Summary
The stones may represent fishing-marks.
Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A rapid pre-afforestation survey by Headland Archaeology Ltd, was undertaken in 1997 at Cona Chreag on the Stoer Common Grazings, near Lochinver.
Site 6; Two stone pillars, situated at head of a small natural bay on the northeast side of Loch an Eich Uidhir, were noted by Headland Archaeology during a pre-afforestation survey. Both pillars have stone-chocked sockets. North pillar is roughly 1.2m long by 0.4m wide and 0.2m thick and is erect. south pillar is roughly 0.8m long by 0.2m by 0.2m but has fallen. The stones may represent fishing-marks. <1>
Note; NGR adjusted based on site position in report map. (TB 30/7/25)
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SHG21349 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Dalland M/Lowe C. 1997. Pre-afforestation Survey: Cona Chreag, Stoer Common Grazings, Lochinver, Sutherland. Headland Archaeology Ltd. 18/12/1997. Digital (scanned as PDF). Site 6.
- <2> SHG28059 Image/Photograph(s)/Aerial Photograph/Vertical: Get Mapping. 2016. Getmapping aerial photography 2016.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NC 0918 2935 (8m by 8m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NC02NE |
| Geographical Area | SUTHERLAND |
| Civil Parish | ASSYNT |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Investigations/Events (1)
External Links (1)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/132083 (View HES Trove entry for this site)
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