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Skye, Cnoc Carnach

Cairn (Period Unassigned)

Site Name Skye, Cnoc Carnach

Classification Cairn (Period Unassigned)

Canmore ID 74745

Site Number NG61NW 28

NGR NG 6497 1886

Datum OSGB36 - NGR

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  • Council Highland
  • Parish Strath
  • Former Region Highland
  • Former District Skye And Lochalsh
  • Former County Inverness-shire

Archaeology Notes

NG61NW 28 6497 1886

Situated at the base of the SE flank of the southern peak of Cnoc Carnach is an ovoid mound set round its base with upright stones. The mound measures 7m N-S by 5m E-W and stands to a height of 0.25m. A second mound (1m in diameter) lies just to the NE.

Visited by IJ, 5 April 1990.

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