Monument record MHG1849 - Burnt Mound, Forse House

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Grid reference Centred ND 2046 3518 (16m by 16m) (Buffered by site type)
Map sheet ND23NW
Old County CAITHNESS
Civil Parish LATHERON
Geographical Area CAITHNESS

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In the W side of a natural drainage course close to the SW extremity of the Iron Age settlement ND23NW 1, is slightly indented mound, 8m in diameter by 0.7m high. A thick turf cover prevents exploration of the core content but a burnt mound is suggested.
Visited by OS (J M) 24 March 1983.

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  • --- Image/Photograph(s): Burnt Mound, Wag of Forse, Latheronwheel.. Colour Slide; Digital Image. .
  • --- Image/Photograph(s): Burnt Mound, Wag of Forse, Latheronwheel. Colour Slide; Digital Image. .

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Record last edited

Oct 31 2011 10:45AM

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