Monument record MHG53850 - Clearance cairns, Garb-leathad

Summary

Two clearance cairns, recorded during walkover survey.

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Grid reference Centred NC 7676 0965 (56m by 25m)
Map sheet NC70NE
Geographical Area SUTHERLAND
Operational Area CAITHNESS SUTHERLAND AND EASTER ROSS

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Two clearance cairns recorded during walkover survey.

The first was a linear clearance cairn, set at the base of a grassy slope at the NW edge of a grassy, former area of rig and furrow cultivation, trends 0540. It measures 10m x 3m and is 0.5m high.

The second was a low, 4m diameter clearance cairn of small boulders is set in the NW corner between a ditch and a trickle of a burn. <1>

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  • <1> Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Lindsay, N. 09/2009. Dalreavoch-Sciberscross, Strath Brora, Sutherland: A Report on an Archaeological Walk-Over Survey. Unaffiliated. Digital. Features 93, 95.

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Record last edited

Sep 29 2010 5:13PM

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