MHG63973 - Possible stone circle - Achnacarnin
Summary
The circle is on the higher NE end of a ridge running along a terrace.
Type and Period (1)
- STONE CIRCLE? (Neolithic to Late Bronze Age - 4000 BC? to 551 BC?)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A walkover survey was undertaken at Achnacarnin by members of Historic Assynt in 2017.
Possible stone circle: The circle is on the higher northeast end of a ridge running along a terrace. Along the ridge to the southwest a stone just outside the circle, the very large one and another 100m further on all align through the centre of the circle towards the northeast mountains. <1>
NGR adjusted based on 2009 vertical aerial photographs. <2>
Sources/Archives (2)
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NC 0495 3246 (35m by 36m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NC03SW |
| Geographical Area | SUTHERLAND |
| Civil Parish | ASSYNT |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Investigations/Events (0)
External Links (1)
- https://sketchfab.com/3d-models/historic-assynt-achnacarnin-circle-1-9a3a054f61894fbda720bb3b10629b73 (Link to site on scetchfab)
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