Monument record MHG53400 - Possible marker cairn, Abhainn na Glasa

Summary

A possible marker cairn comprising four stones placed on a flat boulder.

Location

Grid reference NH 4332 7840 (point) (Approximate)
Map sheet NH47NW
Geographical Area SUTHERLAND
Civil Parish ALNESS

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Full Description

A small cairn was noted during a walkover survey in August 2008 comprising four stones, of which three are smoothed cobbles, placed on the flat surface of a large boulder beside the river. Of unknown function, but likely to be marking either the estate boundary or a route. <1>

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Dagg, C. 09/2009. Kildermorie Hydro-Electric Scheme, Alness, Easter Ross: Cultural Heritage and Archaeological Evaluation. Unaffiliated. Digital. Site 14.

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Record last edited

Mar 9 2010 1:13PM

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