Monument record MHG51460 - Small cairn in Mullans Wood (5 of 8)

Summary

One of a group of eight small cairns or field clearance piles.

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Grid reference NH 57692 52546 (point) (GPS derived)
Map sheet NH55SE
Geographical Area ROSS AND CROMARTY
Civil Parish KILLEARNAN

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This is one of 8 moss-covered piles, spread to 4m in diameter and less prominent than the other cairns in this wood. <1>

Three of the piles were investigated during trial trenching in December 2008 and were found to be clearance heaps rather than anything more structured. It therefore seems likely that the other piles in this group have a similar origin. It is likely that they are contemporary with the hut circle to the west (MHG51441). <2><3>

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Dagg, C. 01/2008. Mullans Wood, Tore, Killearnan: Proposed Development - Archaeological Evaluation. Unaffiliated. 14/11/2008. Digital. Site 3.
  • <2> Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Dagg, C. 12/2008. Mullans Wood, Tore, Killearnan - Proposed Recycling Centre: Archaeological Monitoring and Trial Trenching. Unaffiliated. 27/01/2009. Digital.
  • <3> Verbal Communication: Tilbury, S. Comment by Sylvina Tilbury, HER Officer.

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Record last edited

Feb 2 2009 12:27PM

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