Monument record MHG53565 - Clearance Cairns, The Ord

Summary

A number of clearance cairns, in the vicinity of the extensive elements of field systems and hut circles at The Ord. They were noted during topographic survey across this area in 2010.

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Grid reference Centred NC 5721 0536 (80m by 63m) (Surveyed)
Map sheet NC50NE
Operational Area CAITHNESS SUTHERLAND AND EASTER ROSS
Geographical Area CAITHNESS

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A group of seven clearance cairns, situated 75m to the SW of hut circle MHG9470, were recorded during topographic survey carried out in Spring 2010. The cairns are from 2m to 5m in diameter and are up to 0.6m high. They are all covered in heather. <1>

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  • <1> Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Dalland, M. 05/2010. A Topographic Archaeological Survey of the Ord Prehistoric Landscape: Lairg, North Highland. Headland Archaeology Ltd. Digital. Site HA9.

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Record last edited

Jul 27 2010 2:36PM

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