Monument record MHG2463 - Shielings, Cnoc A' Bhad-Raphain

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Grid reference Centred ND 0972 4978 (100m by 100m) (Buffered by site type)
Map sheet ND04NE
Old County CAITHNESS
Civil Parish HALKIRK
Geographical Area CAITHNESS

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Two shielings 0.3m high, accompanied by small mounds. The more westerly is sub-rectangular, 20m N-S by 15m across and covered with rough grass. The other is sub-circular, 7m each way and covered with moss and grass. R J Mercer 1980.

Destroyed by afforestation.
Visited by OS 17 March 1982.

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  • --- Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Mercer, R. J. & Howell, J.M.. 1980. Archaeological field survey in northern Scotland, 1976-1979. University of Edinburgh. 30/01/1980. Paper and Digital. 95, BRA 58, 59.

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Jan 28 2008 12:00AM

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