Monument record MHG53977 - Clearance cairn, Scibberscross

Summary

Clearance cairn recorded during walkover survey.

Location

Grid reference NC 7722 0980 (point) (GPS derived)
Map sheet NC70NE
Geographical Area SUTHERLAND
Operational Area CAITHNESS SUTHERLAND AND EASTER ROSS
Civil Parish ROGART

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3m diameter clearance cairn standing 0.5m high is exposed and ravelled on its lower, S side. Its top is grass-covered and it comprises grapefruit sized stones. The surrounding area is littered with clearance heaps and single loose boulders, without any apparent order.

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 79.

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Record last edited

Oct 6 2010 5:14PM

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