Islay, Stremnishmore
Clearance Cairn(S) (Period Unassigned)
Site Name Islay, Stremnishmore
Classification Clearance Cairn(S) (Period Unassigned)
Canmore ID 37640
Site Number NR34SW 7
NGR NR 312 402
NGR Description NR 311 401 to NR 313 404
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/37640
- Council Argyll And Bute
- Parish Kildalton And Oa
- Former Region Strathclyde
- Former District Argyll And Bute
- Former County Argyll
NR34SW 7 311 401 to 313 404
NR 311401-NR 313404. There are numerous heaps of stones on the coastal strip between Rudha nan Leacan and Carraig Bun Aibhne. One is a saucer like cairn, similar to that described on NR34SW 3. It measures 54ft by 27ft and lies 50 to 70 yard from the shore, 25 yards S of a wire fence.
W Lamont 1959.
An area of ruined walls and large spreads of cleared stones all of 18th/19th century date.
Visited by OS (BS) 3 June 1978.
