Monument record MHG53749 - Borrow pit, Achnaluachrach

Summary

A quarry pit, to the S of the hut circle, was recorded during walkover survey across this area.

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Grid reference Centred NC 6652 1024 (1m by 0m) (GPS derived)
Map sheet NC61SE
Geographical Area SUTHERLAND
Operational Area CAITHNESS SUTHERLAND AND EASTER ROSS
Civil Parish ROGART

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A quarry pit, recorded during walkover survey, Below and to the south of the hut circle is a large horseshoe-shaped borrow pit, measuring 16m x 9m. It has a boulder lip around it and a spring in a hollow in its centre. It was probably excavated for the construction of the track from Achnaluachrach to Achtomlinie. <1>

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  • <1> Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Lindsay, N. 04/2010. Achnaluachrach, Rogart, Sutherland: A Report on an Archaeological Walk-Over Survey. Unaffiliated. Feature 6.

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Record last edited

Sep 13 2010 3:38PM

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