Corr Eilean
Cairn (Prehistoric)
Site Name Corr Eilean
Classification Cairn (Prehistoric)
Canmore ID 38643
Site Number NR67NE 7
NGR NR 6764 7566
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/38643
- Council Argyll And Bute
- Parish South Knapdale
- Former Region Strathclyde
- Former District Argyll And Bute
- Former County Argyll
Field Visit (16 May 1973)
NR67NE 7 6764 7566.
NR 6764 7568. Situated on the summit of Corr Eilean is a cairn originally measuring about 8.5m in diameter, and standing to a height of 1.2m. Cairn material has been spread over a greater area and used for two field banks running to the cliffs on the NW and SE. A modern marker cairn occupies the centre.
Visited by OS (DWR) 16 May 1973
Field Visit (May 1983)
On the highest point of Corr Eilean there is a cairn measuring about 8.5m in diameter and 1.2m in height. Although the cairn material has been used to construct two field-banks and a modern marker-cairn on its summit, it is still a substantial pile of stones.
Visited May 1983
RCAHMS 1988
