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Loch Beannach

Cairnfield (Period Unassigned), Hut Circle (Prehistoric)

Site Name Loch Beannach

Classification Cairnfield (Period Unassigned), Hut Circle (Prehistoric)

Alternative Name(s) Meall Meadhonach

Canmore ID 72173

Site Number NC61SW 14

NGR NC 60703 11972

Datum OSGB36 - NGR

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Administrative Areas

  • Council Highland
  • Parish Lairg
  • Former Region Highland
  • Former District Sutherland
  • Former County Sutherland

Archaeology Notes

NC61SW 14 607 120.

This hut-circle, defined by a bank 1m to 1.5m wide and 0.5m to 0.7m high, is approximately 9m E-W by 10m N-S and is oval in shape with a probable S entrance which is about 2m across. There are a series of at least 19 clearance cairns surrounding the house site on all sides.

Information from Historic Scotland, October 1992.

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