Monument record MHG53856 - Cairn, Garbh-leathad

Summary

Large grass-covered mound with boulders visible, recorded during walkover survey.

Location

Grid reference NC 7634 0961 (point) (GPS derived)
Map sheet NC70NE
Geographical Area SUTHERLAND
Operational Area CAITHNESS SUTHERLAND AND EASTER ROSS

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Large grass-covered mound with less than football-sized rounded boulders visible. It measures 15 x 8, is 1m high and trends 144 degrees. It has an undulating upper surface and 2 possible ‘tattie pits’ or excavations in its S end. As it is more extensive and of a different style to the others clearance cairns in the proximity, it is possible that this may be an earlier, Bronze Age cairn, unconnected to, or maybe added to during, the pre-clearance period. <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. Feature 112.

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Record last edited

Sep 30 2010 10:33AM

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