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Eilean Creagach
Beacon (Period Unassigned)(Possible), Cairn (Period Unassigned)(Possible)
Site Name Eilean Creagach
Classification Beacon (Period Unassigned)(Possible), Cairn (Period Unassigned)(Possible)
Canmore ID 74158
Site Number NC56SE 28
NGR NC 5887 6309
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/74158
- Council Highland
- Parish Tongue
- Former Region Highland
- Former District Sutherland
- Former County Sutherland
NC56SE 28 5887 6309.
On the summit of Eilean Creagach {a small island at the end of the pier at Talmine Bay} at a height of 10m OD is an oval structure of laid flagstones, measuring 10m by 8m.
T C Welsh 1973o.
A turf-covered dry-stone structure of uncertain shape and purpose which occupies the narrow uneven summit of the islet. This is an unsuitable position for a dwelling. A more likely explanation is that it is the remains of a navigation cairn or beacon.
Visited by OS (NKB) 15 September 1977.
