MHG639892 - Structures - Cam Loch beach
Summary
Alignments and small enclosures.
Type and Period (2)
- ENCLOSURE (Post Medieval - 1560 AD? to 1900 AD?)
- LINEAR FEATURE (Post Medieval - 1560 AD? to 1900 AD?)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
Historic Assynt visited this site in 2015.
Alignments and small enclosures: Scattered along the northern edge of the SE shore of the Cam Loch a range of features close together along the beach;
Moving south:
1. A line of boulders runs from a cliff to the loch.
2. A possible sub circular feature
3. Row of bigger boulders parallel to the cliff and a line of small stones running from the shore towards them and past the possible sub circular feature
4. Two small sub circular enclosures between 1 and 2m across with a double sided alignment running across the beach towards them
5. An arc of medium sized stones which turn and runs down to the water's edge. <1>
NGR adjusted based on 2009 vertical aerial photographs. <2>
Sources/Archives (2)
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NC 2318 1256 (31m by 32m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NC21SW |
| Geographical Area | SUTHERLAND |
| Civil Parish | ASSYNT |
| Unitary Authority | HIGHLAND |
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