Monument record MHG53961 - Clearance cairns, Sciberscross

Summary

A series of clearance cairns recorded during walkover survey. Interpreted as representing prehistoric land clearance in this area.

Location

Grid reference NC 7677 0998 (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 5m diameter and 0.8m high clearance mounds covered in grass, bracken and heather on this grassy slope. One or two have all their stone exposed, but most are grassy mounds.

Interpreted as representing 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 62.

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  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Oct 6 2010 1:29PM

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