Monument record MHG53955 - Clearance cairn, Garbh-leathad

Summary

Clearance cairn recorded during walkover survey, possibly associated with prehistoric land clearance in the area.

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Grid reference NC 7634 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 dumps of boulders in discrete clumps at the lowest part of a cultivated area, before a steeper slope downhill to the S. This one is 8m in diameter and stands the height of the boulders which are up to 0.8m size.

Interpreted as related to prehistoric land clearance in 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 56.

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Record last edited

Oct 6 2010 12:21PM

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