Monument record MHG10657 - Burnt Mound, Clachan Burn, Achamore

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Grid reference Centred NC 7404 5770 (16m by 16m) (Buffered by site type)
Map sheet NC75NW
Geographical Area SUTHERLAND
Old County SUTHERLAND
Civil Parish FARR

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NC75NW 59 7404 5770.

At NC 7404 5770 beside the Clachan Burn is a U shaped burnt mound measuring 9.5m north south by 9.0m with a maximum height of 1.2m. A trial dig revealed friable stones. A considerable number of large unburnt stones lie on the rim of the mound. In the centre there is a prone unburnt boulder. The origin and purpose of these stones is unknown.
Surveyed at 1:10,000. Visited by OS (J B) 1 September 1977.

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Jan 28 2008 12:00AM

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