Monument record MHG52919 - Cairnfield, Latheronwheel

Summary

A series of fourteen partially grass-covered cairns location on the sides of a dry valley.

Location

Grid reference Centred ND 1863 3211 (112m by 133m) (Approximate)
Map sheet ND13SE
Civil Parish LATHERON
Geographical Area CAITHNESS

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An overall area of 125 x 50m containing a series of 14 partially grass-covered cairns located on the sides of a dry valley. The largest, measuring 13.4 x 4m, is located on a spur of land at its head. The cairns range in size from 4.4 x 4m to 6 x 7.3m with a maximum height of 1m. There are traces of slight cattle damage. <1>

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Batey, C E. 1984. Caithness Coastal Survey 1980-82: Dunnet Head to Ousdale. University of Durham, Department of Archaeology. 30/01/1984. Digital (scanned as PDF). LAT 269.

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Record last edited

Sep 22 2009 3:06PM

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