Monument record MHG53156 - Culkein

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Grid reference NC 3794 6812 (point) (Approximate)
Map sheet NC36NE
Geographical Area SUTHERLAND
Civil Parish DURNESS

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Two parallel lines of large angular quartzite boulders (tops flush with turf) measuring 3.5 m ENE/WSW. Gap between lines is 1 m. 4 stones visible in each line. Probing found stones beneath the turf in the gaps at either end.
On peat/moss covered gradual slope overlooking mountains to the S.
Small buried structure.
Recommendations: None. <1><2>

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Dataset/Database File: Glasgow University Archaeological Research Division (GUARD). 2003. Site gazetteer: Loch Borralie, Kyle of Durness. Site 178.
  • <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 178.

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Record last edited

Feb 10 2010 10:24AM

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