Monument record MHG53888 - Clearance cairn, Strath Lunndaidh

Summary

A linear clearance cairn recorded during walkover survey.

Location

Grid reference NC 7920 0053 (point) (GPS derived)
Map sheet NC70SE
Geographical Area SUTHERLAND
Operational Area CAITHNESS SUTHERLAND AND EASTER ROSS
Civil Parish GOLSPIE

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Linear clearance cairn, trending 215° downslope. It measures 7m x 2m x 0.5m high and comprises boulders of less than the size of a football. It is set on a grass and heather covered gentle slope and its lower 1.5m is covered in heather.

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 19.

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Record last edited

Oct 1 2010 1:39PM

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