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Shieldaig
Chambered Cairn (Neolithic)(Possible), Enclosure (Period Unassigned)
Site Name Shieldaig
Classification Chambered Cairn (Neolithic)(Possible), Enclosure (Period Unassigned)
Canmore ID 11934
Site Number NG85SW 3
NGR NG 815 538
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/11934
- Council Highland
- Parish Applecross
- Former Region Highland
- Former District Ross And Cromarty
- Former County Ross And Cromarty
NG85SW 3 815 538.
NG 815 538. A possible stone circle in the centre of Shieldaig village, consisting of two concentric rings, 41 ft (12.4m) and 28 ft in diameter, a leaning central stone and a setting of three stones in a row to the E. The interior of the ring has been filled in. (Information cantained in letter from Dr Fidler (Shieldaig) 7 May 1977)
This may prove to be the remains of a chambered tomb, and the site is threatened by a proposal of the local council to build houses in the area.
Information contained in letter from H A W Burl 9 May 1977.
Archive material relating to 1984 excavations by M Hedges is held by Historic Scotland.
Information from L Linge, Historic Scotland, 15 March 1992.
