Map reference: NM 978 122
Date of Survey: 25 September 1972
Loch level OD: 35.448 m
Highest point of crannog OD: 36.548 m
Top to bottom of crannog: 8.3 m
Overall spread: 37 m x 34 m
Usable area: 16 m x 15 m
Description (1972): Low vegetation, grass and shrubs. Crannog built on ridge of bedrock running NE-SW.
Innis Chonell: during an exploratory swim around the island with the ruined castle, nearby, lying in just over 30 ft of water was the object made from wood and brass nails as shown, possibly the base of a leather bucket or other vessel. Due to its fragility it was retained and allowed to dry out gradually.
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Timber and stone were added to the bedrock to build Crannog 16
What may have started life as a hard grey whinstone quern, was adapted for use perhaps as an anchor. The sheer work of boring the well-finished hole (above: top of object; below: from the side) in such hard rock does not match its present rough state.
Found off Innis Chonnell. Perhaps the very eroded base of a bucket, or arch of a saddle or furniture, the flat-headed brass nails may have pinned leather or other fabric. Very soft and friable when found, careful drying has preserved it. Any suggestions/parallels?
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