Monument record MHG53093 - Loch Borralie West

Summary

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Location

Grid reference NC 3799 6731 (point) (Approximate)
Map sheet NC36NE
Geographical Area SUTHERLAND
Civil Parish DURNESS

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Type and Period (2)

Full Description

Sub rectangular stone cairn measuring 3.3 m ESE/WNW x 2.2 m. Made of subangular and rounded stones of all shapes and types. Site is 1-1.2 m below present ground level
Within deflation which is stabilising at the base, although edges are still eroding. Overlooks Loch Borralie to E and Kyle of Durness to S.
Burial or clearance cairn.
Recommendations: Monitor and control rabbits. <1><2>

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Dataset/Database File: Glasgow University Archaeological Research Division (GUARD). 2003. Site gazetteer: Loch Borralie, Kyle of Durness. Site 85.
  • <2> Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Lelong, O and MacGregor, G. 2003. Loch Borralie, Kyle of Durness: Project 950. Glasgow University Archaeological Research Division (GUARD). Digital. Site 85.

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Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Related Events/Activities (1)

Record last edited

Feb 10 2010 10:24AM

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