Monument record MHG53872 - Clearance cairn, Strath Lunndaidh

Summary

A moss and bracken-covered clearance cairn, recorded during field survey.

Location

Grid reference NC 7835 0165 (point)
Map sheet NC70SE
Geographical Area SUTHERLAND
Operational Area CAITHNESS SUTHERLAND AND EASTER ROSS
Civil Parish GOLSPIE

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Moss and bracken-covered mound, 2m diameter, 0.4m high, set on prominent shelf overlooking loch and pre-clearance township below. Several other similar sized mounds in vicinity below.

Part of a group of clearance cairns recorded in Strath Lunndaidh, of possible Bronze Age/Iron Age date. <1>

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Lindsay, N. 02/2010. Strath Lunndaidh, Golspie, Sutherland: A Report on an Archaeological Walk-Over Survey. Unaffiliated. Digital. Feature 1.

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Record last edited

Oct 1 2010 9:28AM

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