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Ecc 9.1 Creag Mhor

Cellular Building (Medieval)(Possible), Shieling (Medieval)(Possible)

Site Name Ecc 9.1 Creag Mhor

Classification Cellular Building (Medieval)(Possible), Shieling (Medieval)(Possible)

Canmore ID 336007

Site Number NB32SE 70

NGR NB 38281 21567

Datum OSGB36 - NGR

Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/336007

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Administrative Areas

  • Council Western Isles
  • Parish Lochs
  • Former Region Western Isles Islands Area
  • Former District Western Isles
  • Former County Ross And Cromarty

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"Situated on the north shore of Eilean Chalium Cille, on the north-western side of the summit of Creag Mhor immediately below the cliffs on its north side, this polycellular structure consists of three circular cells, eash measuring 2 metres in diameter, and standing to a maximum height of 1 metre. Arranged in a line from east to west the three cells abut each other and are constructed of drystone walls, each with entrances on their north side. This structure may represent the remains of a sheiling for transhumance or fishing, or possibly may be related to the monastic settlement known to have been sited on the island on its south side." (Burgess 78 and 79).

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