Monument record MHG53827 - Clearance cairn, Dalreavoch

Summary

Clearance cairn recorded during walkover survey.

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Grid reference NC 7579 0928 (point) (GPS derived)
Map sheet NC70NE
Geographical Area SUTHERLAND
Operational Area CAITHNESS SUTHERLAND AND EASTER ROSS

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Another linear clearance cairn, entirely grass-covered, measures 6m x 2m and is 0.6m high, trends 116 degrees. The long axes of all of these clearance cairns indicates to orientation of the rig and furrow cultivation on this grassy field on the S bank of the River Brora. <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 24.

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Record last edited

Sep 29 2010 10:34AM

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