Monument record MHG53570 - Clearance cairns, The Ord

Summary

A group of 9 clearance cairns, located immediately to the south of a hut circle on the E slope of The Ord.

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Grid reference Centred NC 5805 0505 (70m by 34m) (Surveyed)
Map sheet NC50NE
Geographical Area SUTHERLAND
Operational Area CAITHNESS SUTHERLAND AND EASTER ROSS

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A group of clearance cairns recorded during topographic survey carried out in June 2010. They are situated immediately to the S of hut circle MHG33767, confined within an area of 30m by 50m. The cairns measure between 3.5m and 8m across and are 0.4m to 0.6m high. The area is largely covered in bracken. <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 HA16.3.

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Record last edited

Jul 27 2010 2:35PM

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