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Sanday, An Doirlinn

Cairn (Period Unassigned)

Site Name Sanday, An Doirlinn

Classification Cairn (Period Unassigned)

Alternative Name(s) Canna

Canmore ID 137751

Site Number NG20SE 55

NGR NG 26700 04906

Datum OSGB36 - NGR

Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/137751

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

Archaeology Notes

NG20SE 55 2669 0490

On the highest point of the small headland overlooking the tidal channel between Sanday and Canna, there is a circular cairn measuring 9m in diameter and 1.1m in height. Although partly disturbed, a stone kerb is still visible around its S arc.

(Canna 140).

Visited by RCAHMS (ARG, IMS), 3 May 1994.

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Field Visit (3 May 1994)

On the highest point of the small headland overlooking the tidal channel between Sanday and Canna, there is a circular cairn measuring 9m in diameter and 1.1m in height. Although partly disturbed, a stone kerb is still visible around its S arc.

(Canna 140).

Visited by RCAHMS (ARG, IMS), 3 May 1994.

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