Monument record MHG53869 - Estate Track and Borrow Pit, Gilbert's Hill
Summary
An estate track for taking visitors onto Gilbert's Hill from Carrol, for sporting activities.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NC 8427 0736 (296m by 293m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NC80NW |
| Geographical Area | SUTHERLAND |
| Operational Area | CAITHNESS SUTHERLAND AND EASTER ROSS |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
A trackway visible on modern aerial photography. The track leads from Carrol to part way up the valley between Gilbert’s Hill and Carrol Rock, allowing access on to the hill for sporting parties.
A small borrow pit was recorded at NC 84164 07426 on north-east side of the estate track, cut a small glacial knoll. The pit measures approximately 4m x 3m and is 1.3 m deep. <1>
<1> Lindsay, N, 01/2010, Gilbert’s Hill, Carrol, Clyne, Sutherland: A Report on an Archaeological Walk-Over Survey, Feature 4 (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 4.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Oct 14 2010 4:24PM
