Monument record MHG2442 - Burnt Mound, Bouilag

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Grid reference Centred ND 0976 3286 (16m by 16m) (Buffered by site type)
Map sheet ND03SE
Old County CAITHNESS
Civil Parish LATHERON
Geographical Area CAITHNESS

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On a NE-facing slope in open moorland, is a turf-covered burnt mound comprising twin peaks with a depression between them. Overall it measures 9.5m N-S by 7m transversely and 0.8m high. Black earth and burnt stones are exposed on the eroded side. There is a hut circle (ND03SE 14) 40m to the W.
Surveyed at 1:10,000. Visited by OS (N K B) 12 August 1982.

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Record last edited

Oct 31 2011 10:46AM

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