Monument record MHG28253 - Burnt Mound, south east of Little Rogart

Summary

A possible burnt mound identified during a field survey.

Location

Grid reference Centred NC 7341 0316 (6m by 4m)
Map sheet NC70SW
Geographical Area SUTHERLAND
Old County SUTHERLAND
Civil Parish ROGART

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This circular burnt mound, which is situated on the edge of a boggy area to the SE of Little Rogart, comprises a low, dimpled mound about 6m in diameter and 0.3m in height.
(ROG95 830)
Visited by RCAHMS (PJD) 6 July 1995 <1>

It is noted in the report from a rapid walkover survey, conducted in 2011, that the above interpretation seems uncertain and that the feature may be a field clearance heap. <2>

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Interactive Resource/Online Database: RCAHMS. Canmore, online database of the Royal Commission for the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS). 124415.
  • <2> Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Wood, J. 02/2011. Rogart Park: Archaeological Walk-over Survey. Highland Archaeology Services Ltd. Digital. R3.
  • <2> Collection/Project Archive: Wood, J. 02/2011. Rogart Park: Archaeological Walk-over Survey. Highland Archaeology Services Ltd. Digital. R3.

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Record last edited

Nov 14 2011 4:33PM

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