Monument record MHG53932 - Clearance cairn, Sciberscross

Summary

Clearance cairn on top a large glacial erratic boulder, recorded during walkover survey.

Location

Grid reference NC 7682 1019 (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

Good example of a large natural glacial erratic boulder which has been used to place some clearance boulders on its top. The natural boulder is around 1.5m size.

Interpreted as related to the clearance of land in the Bronze/Iron Age, associated with the prehistoric hut circle settlement across this area. <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 32.

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  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Oct 5 2010 3:48PM

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