Monument record MHG53906 - Clearance cairn, Sciberscross

Summary

One of several randomly placed and irregularly-sized clearance cairns recorded during walkover survey.

Location

Grid reference NC 7727 0993 (point) (GPS derived)
Map sheet NC70NE
Geographical Area SUTHERLAND
Operational Area CAITHNESS SUTHERLAND AND EASTER ROSS
Civil Parish ROGART

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Full Description

One of several randomly placed and irregularly sized clearance cairns, comprising football-sized boulders, in an area to the N of Features 1 & 2 (above). It is unclear to which phase of land use they are associated [Bronze Age/Iron Age or pre-clearance], although it is likely that they are associated with both. They stand up to 0.6m high and are up to 5m in diameter. <1>

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Lindsay, N. 05/2010. Sciberscross, Clyne, Sutherland: A Report on an Archaeological Walk-Over Survey. Unaffiliated. Digital. Feature 3.

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Record last edited

Oct 4 2010 4:24PM

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