Monument record MHG53907 - Clearance cairn, Sciberscross
Summary
Possible low clearance cairn, recorded during walkover survey.
Location
Grid reference | NC 7719 0991 (point) (GPS derived) |
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Map sheet | NC70NE |
Geographical Area | SUTHERLAND |
Operational Area | CAITHNESS SUTHERLAND AND EASTER ROSS |
Civil Parish | ROGART |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Possible low clearance cairn with a perfectly straight alignment of 8 boulders on its NW side. It measures 5m x 1.5m and trends 042 degrees. Set on the SE side of the easternmost of 3 small gullies.
Interpreted as related to the clearance of land in the Bronze/Iron Age. <1>
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SHG24936 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Lindsay, N. 05/2010. Sciberscross, Clyne, Sutherland: A Report on an Archaeological Walk-Over Survey. Unaffiliated. Digital. Feature 4.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Oct 4 2010 4:39PM