Monument record MHG53946 - Hill cairn, Garbh-leathad

Summary

A well constructed hill cairn, standing 1.7m high. Marked on modern Ordnance Survey maps.

Location

Grid reference NC 7609 1028 (point)
Map sheet NC71SE
Geographical Area SUTHERLAND
Operational Area CAITHNESS SUTHERLAND AND EASTER ROSS
Civil Parish ROGART

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Full Description

Well constructed stone hill cairn stands 1.7m high, with a 0.9m square stone base (see photo on front cover). It tapers up as a 4-sided pillar to a single capstone. It is set on a S-facing slope, below the level of the hill summit, with panoramic views of Strath Brora below. <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 46.

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Record last edited

Oct 6 2010 11:16AM

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