Monument record MHG1366 - Cairn - Achlibster Hill, Halkirk
Summary
Site of Cairn.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred ND 1031 5205 (14m by 14m) (Buffered by site type) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ND15SW |
| Old County | CAITHNESS |
| Operational Area | CAITHNESS SUTHERLAND AND EASTER ROSS |
| Civil Parish | HALKIRK |
| Geographical Area | CAITHNESS |
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Full Description
On a change of slope high up on the N flank of Achlibster Hill, is a turf-covered cairn, 7m diameter by 0.3m high, and slightly hollowed out in the centre.
Surveyed at 1:10,000. Visited by OS (J M) 15 December 1981.
This cairn was visited by RoCAS during a 2012 DBA and walkover survey on behalf of the Forestry Commission Scotland. It was located in a ride and turf-covered, measuring 8m in diameter and standing up to 0.5m high. A second possible cairn was also noted 15-20m south of the first. It was a low, turf-covered mound and measured 4m in diameter and up to 0.3m high. <1>
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SHG25786 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Peteranna, M.. 2012. Braehour Forest Block Near Mybster, Caithness: Archaeological Walkover Survey - Summary of the Methodology and Results. Ross & Cromarty Archaeological Services. Digital. Sites 1839a and 1839b.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Oct 9 2013 9:31AM
