Raasay, Suisnish
Mound (Period Unassigned)
Site Name Raasay, Suisnish
Classification Mound (Period Unassigned)
Canmore ID 276577
Site Number NG53NE 147
NGR NG 5599 3517
NGR Description Centred NG 5599 3517
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
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- Council Highland
- Parish Portree
- Former Region Highland
- Former District Skye And Lochalsh
- Former County Inverness-shire
NG53NE 147 5599 3517 (centred)
A raised oval mound, 7m x 4.5m, was recorded here during a field survey of the Suisnish area of Raasay by ACFA, who have conducted surveys on the island every year since 1995. An investigation revealed the mound to be comprised of gravelly earth and is thought to be the result of clearance work.
J Macdonald, J Scott Wood 2005