Monument record 12011 - STAOINEBRIG, WEST LOCH OLLAY

NF73SW 16 7405 3256

NF 7405 3256 West Loch Ollay, Staoinebrig. Artificial or modified island, a 'high cairn crannog', sitting on large spit of bedrock extending to the N of the island. The top of the island is flat, roughly circular, and slightly indented to the S. Although some lines of stones are evident, no structure is discernible. The island had been built by constructing layers of concentric stone rings. On the northern edge is a line of stones extending at an acute angle into the water, creating a shallow sheltered bay up against the side of the island, possibly a boat noost.
Sponsors: Universities of Glasgow and Sheffield, King Alfred's College.
J A Raven and M Shelley 2003

REPORT DATE: 22/02/2005