Monument record MHG53917 - Clearance cairn, Sciberscross

Summary

A clearance cairn, possibly of Bronze Age/Iron Age date, recorded during walkover survey.

Location

Grid reference NC 7720 1001 (point) (GPS derived)
Map sheet NC71SE
Geographical Area SUTHERLAND
Operational Area CAITHNESS SUTHERLAND AND EASTER ROSS
Civil Parish ROGART

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Full Description

This clearance cairn comprises around 10 exposed granite boulders set on a level area, just S of a modern fence.

Interpreted as related to the clearance of land in the Bronze/Iron Age. <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 17.

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  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Oct 5 2010 10:39AM

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