Monument record MHG53823 - Clearance cairn, Dalreavoch

Summary

A clearance cairn was recorded during walkover survey, set close to the bank of the River Brora.

Location

Grid reference NC 7569 0920 (point) (GPS derived)
Map sheet NC70NE
Geographical Area SUTHERLAND
Operational Area CAITHNESS SUTHERLAND AND EASTER ROSS

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Clearance cairn measuring 15m x 4m, and <0.5m high, comprising large boulders, is set parallel and at the edge of the River Brora. It is possible that the clearance has been used to shore up the bank to prevent erosion of the cultivated area. <1>

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Lindsay, N. 09/2009. Dalreavoch-Sciberscross, Strath Brora, Sutherland: A Report on an Archaeological Walk-Over Survey. Unaffiliated. Digital. Feature 16.

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Record last edited

Sep 29 2010 10:05AM

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