Monument record MHG53568 - Possible impact craters, The Ord

Summary

Hollows, potentially impact craters, were recorded during topographic survey in Spring 2010. They are possibly associated with live firing exercises carried out here in WW2.

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Grid reference Centred NC 5765 0510 (163m by 29m) (Surveyed)
Map sheet NC50NE
Geographical Area SUTHERLAND
Operational Area CAITHNESS SUTHERLAND AND EASTER ROSS
Civil Parish LAIRG

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Recorded during photographic survey across this area in Spring 2010. Three marked hollows are situated on dry ground at the foot of the S facing slopes of The Ord. They are all around 2.5m in diameter and 0.3m to 0.4m deep. The all lie on a line 54m and 65m apart. The look similar to the two hollows MHG53567 and may be impact craters. A small
cairn 3m in diameter and 0.4m high lies at the W end of the site. <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 HA13.

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Record last edited

Jul 27 2010 2:35PM

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