Monument record MHG53963 - Pit, Sciberscross

Summary

A stone-rimmed pit, of uncertain use, of probable prehistoric date, recorded during walkover survey. Possibly associated with prehistoric hut circle settlement across this area.

Location

Grid reference NC 7681 0997 (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

This is a tumbled version of the stone-rimmed pits with a 1.5m wide stone lip standing 0.5m high at the top of its circumference. The front, S wall is made up of a loose blockwork, whereas the back wall is made of larger boulders. The central area is 1.5m deep. <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 64.

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  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Oct 6 2010 1:42PM

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