Monument record MHG53124 - Kyle of Durness East
Summary
No summary available.
Location
| Grid reference | NC 3739 6735 (point) (Approximate) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NC36NE |
| Geographical Area | SUTHERLAND |
| Civil Parish | DURNESS |
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
A low mound composed of large limestone (subrounded) and quartzite (sub angular) blocks on limestone outcrop. Measures NNE/SSW 1.6 m x 1.4 m. There are large voids between the stones and the edges of the mound are turfed over (so cairn may be bigger than the measurements given above).
On limestone outcrop with very thin soil and grass cover. Overlooking Kyle of Durness.
Well defined cairn, possibly funerary, although quite small. Alternatively, could be navigational marker. Appears to be built directly on to bedrock.
Recommendations: Monitor and control rabbits <1><2>
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SHG24622 Dataset/Database File: Glasgow University Archaeological Research Division (GUARD). 2003. Site gazetteer: Loch Borralie, Kyle of Durness. Site 141.
- <2> SHG24621 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 141.
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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
