Site Event/Activity record EHG742 - Excavation - possible long mound, Croftcroy

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Location Croftcroy
Grid reference Centred NH 6833 3322 (13m by 15m)
Map sheet NH63SE
Operational Area INVERNESS NAIRN BADENOCH AND STRATHSPEY
Civil Parish DAVIOT AND DUNLICHITY
Geographical Area INVERNESS

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Highland Regional Council

Date

April 1986

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A long mound, similar in size, shape and orientation to a Neolithic long barrow was sample excavated by Highland Regional Council in 1986 prior to redevelopment because of its proximity to the remains of the Croftcroy Clava Cairn. It proved to be a wholly natural feature. <1>

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  • <1> Personal communication: Gourlay, R.. 1986. Possible long mound, Croftcroy (NH63SE0042). Highland Regional Council.

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Record last edited

May 28 2014 10:19AM

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