Site Event/Activity record EHG1653 - Excavation of clearance cairn, Kilbraur Wind Farm
Location
| Location | Strath Brora |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | Centred NC 76903 06799 (16m by 16m) (Centred) |
| Map sheet | NC70NE |
| Geographical Area | SUTHERLAND |
Technique(s)
Organisation
Headland Archaeology Ltd
Date
May 2007
Description
An archaeological evaluation of a rectilinear stony mound was conducted in the area of an extension to an on-site borrow pit for the Kilbraur windfarm. The evaluation consisted of vegetation clearance followed by the removal of the overlying peat in order to define the full extent and form of the cairn. Two hand-dug trenches were dug representing a 20% sample of the cairn. The excavations revealed the feature to be a simple clearance cairn, associated with other prehistoric features in the vicinity. <1>
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SHG23300 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Humble, J. 07/2007. Kilbraur Wind Farm, Strath Brora, Golspie, Highland: Phase 1 Construction Programme - Archaeological evaluation excavation of a clearance cairn. Headland Archaeology Ltd. 03/09/2007. Paper and Digital.
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Record last edited
Oct 21 2014 3:53PM