Monument record MHG53887 - Clearance cairns, Strath Lunndaidh

Summary

A group of 9 clearance cairns, in areas of cultivation associated with the hut circle lower down on the valley floor.

Location

Grid reference NC 7911 0076 (point) (GPS derived)
Map sheet NC70SE
Geographical Area SUTHERLAND
Operational Area CAITHNESS SUTHERLAND AND EASTER ROSS
Civil Parish GOLSPIE

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9 heather and moss-covered mounds, approximately 4m diameter and 0.7m high, which are clearance cairns in areas of cultivation associated with the hut circle lower down on the valley floor (Plate 12). The most prominent is at NC 79119 00764. <1>

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  • <1> Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Lindsay, N. 02/2010. Strath Lunndaidh, Golspie, Sutherland: A Report on an Archaeological Walk-Over Survey. Unaffiliated. Digital. Feature 18.

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Record last edited

Oct 1 2010 3:11PM

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