Monument record MHG51443 - Cairn in Mullans Wood (1 of 13)

Summary

One of a group of 13 cairns within a coniferous plantation which could be funerary or clearance cairns.

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Grid reference NH 57580 52471 (point) (GPS derived)
Map sheet NH55SE
Geographical Area ROSS AND CROMARTY
Civil Parish KILLEARNAN

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Full Description

One of a group of 13 scattered moss-covered rubble stone piles with diameters up to 5m. This is one of the most prominent of the group, with visible stony material. The top of the mound is hollowed, and dug fairly recently by foxes or badgers, revealing a high earth content to the mound. <1>

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Dagg, C. 01/2008. Mullans Wood, Tore, Killearnan: Proposed Development - Archaeological Evaluation. Unaffiliated. 14/11/2008. Digital. Site 2.

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Record last edited

Nov 17 2008 5:07PM

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