Monument record MHG53976 - Clearance cairn, Scibberscross

Summary

Isolated clearance cairn recorded during walkover survey.

Location

Grid reference NC 7742 0985 (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 isolated clearance mound is completely moss-covered in an area of bracken above damper, heather-covered ground. It is topped by two football-sized boulders protruding through the moss. It is 3m in diameter and stands 0.5m high.

Interpreted as associated with prehistoric land clearance across 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 78.

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  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Oct 6 2010 5:11PM

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