Monument record MHG311 - Round Cairn, Resipol
Summary
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NM 7160 6470 (30m by 30m) (Buffered by site type) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NM76SW |
| Old County | ARGYLL |
| Civil Parish | ARDNAMURCHAN |
| Geographical Area | LOCHABER |
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Full Description
The indeterminate remains originally reported by Mountford in 1979 have been confirmed by Bob Gourlay (Regional Archaeologist) to be the same site reported by Kirby in 1983 and visited by RCAHMS in 1988.
RCAHMS (CAA) 6 November 1991.
This well-preserved cairn measures c.14m in diameter and 2.3m in height; some large kerbstones are visible on the SW arc.
Visited by RCAHMS (JNGR) April 1988.
On a prominent knoll commanding extensive views along Loch Sunart, is a substantial round cairn approximately 12m diameter by 1.8m high.
J Kirby 1983.
'A central mound of stones (c. 20ft diameter and 5ft high) surrounded by an earthen ditch and rampart. This strategic location commands an extensive view along the loch and across the surrounding upland.' Information contained in letter from F M Mountford to RCAHMS, 1979.
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SHG1411 Text/Publication/Article: Kirby, J. 1983. 'Resipole (Ardnamurchan p) round cairn', Discovery and Excavation in Scotland 1983, p.14. Discovery and Excavation in Scotland. 14. 14.
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Record last edited
Mar 23 2010 5:00PM
