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Eilean Drynachan

Crannog (Period Unassigned)

Site Name Eilean Drynachan

Classification Crannog (Period Unassigned)

Alternative Name(s) Eilean Dreinachan; Loch Oich

Canmore ID 12220

Site Number NH30SW 5

NGR NH 3276 0188

Datum OSGB36 - NGR

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Administrative Areas

  • Council Highland
  • Parish Kilmonivaig
  • Former Region Highland
  • Former District Lochaber
  • Former County Inverness-shire

Archaeology Notes

NH30SW 5 3276 0188.

Eilean Dreinachan (Drynachan - at NH 3276 0188) is of artificial construction.

O Blundell 1910

Eilean Drynachan [in Loch Oich] is a crannog, composed of loose stones. The island is visible above the level of the loch to a height of several feet and is 20' in diameter. A navigation marker post has been placed on its NE side.

Visited by OS (N K B) 12 October 1970.

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