Crannog, Loch Assapol

Crannog, Loch Assapol

This crannog is situated about 200 m WSW of the Old Manse, Bunessan, at the north-west end of Loch Assapol.  It is about 20 m from the north-east shore and is usually about 0.6 m below water level.  It is roughly circular and is one of the smallest known crannogs measuring about 5 m across.  It appears as a mass of rounded boulders and is reputed to have been linked to the nearby shore by an artificial causeway.

                       Grid Reference NM 398 210