Monument record MHG53958 - Clearance cairn, Garbh-leathad

Summary

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

Location

Grid reference NC 7649 1000 (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

5m diameter, 1m high clearance cairn with a jumbled, degraded stone dyke extending to a small cliff 30m to the W. It marks the S extent of a clearance cairn field.

Interpreted as representing prehistoric land clearance. <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 59.

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  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Oct 6 2010 12:38PM

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