Monument record MHG53842 - Cairn, Cladh Maireannach
Summary
A large oval shaped stone cairn, recorded during walkover survey.
Location
| Grid reference | NC 7813 0971 (point) (GPS derived) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NC70NE |
| Geographical Area | SUTHERLAND |
| Operational Area | CAITHNESS SUTHERLAND AND EASTER ROSS |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A large oval shaped cairn of stone (Plate 15), with possible kerbing visible on its S arc, indicates that this may be an older, more carefully constructed cairn than the scatter of largely linear clearance cairns fitting in with the rig and furrow cultivation of the pre-clearance era. It is set in the grassy sheep park of Cladh Maireannach, and measures 9m x 6m with its long axis trending 1600 and is 1.2m high. Its N half has exposed boulders which are football-sized and its S half is grass-covered.
Possibly Bronze Age in date. <1>
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SHG24933 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Lindsay, N. 09/2009. Dalreavoch-Sciberscross, Strath Brora, Sutherland: A Report on an Archaeological Walk-Over Survey. Unaffiliated. Digital. Feature 79.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Sep 29 2010 3:41PM
