Monument record MHG53868 - Clearance Cairns, Gilbert's Hill
Summary
A dozen clearance cairns recorded during walkover survey, on an E-facing slope, all approximately 4m in diameter.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NC 8410 0730 (144m by 47m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NC80NW |
| Geographical Area | SUTHERLAND |
| Operational Area | CAITHNESS SUTHERLAND AND EASTER ROSS |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
One of approximately a dozen heather-covered clearance cairns, approximately 4m in diameter, with occasional stone visible, set on an east-facing moderate slope of grass and heather. It is very poor ground and there are still many large boulders present. The highest clearance cairn is at 284039 907310. <1>
<1> Lindsay, N, 01/2010, Gilbert’s Hill, Carrol, Clyne, Sutherland: A Report on an Archaeological Walk-Over Survey, Feature 3 (Text/Report/Fieldwork Report). SHG24934.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SHG24934 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Lindsay, N. 01/2010. Gilbert’s Hill, Carrol, Clyne, Sutherland: A Report on an Archaeological Walk-Over Survey. Unaffiliated. Digital. Feature 3.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Sep 30 2010 12:42PM
