Monument record MHG53978 - Clearance cairn, Scibberscross

Summary

Oval clearance cairn recorded during walkover survey.

Location

Grid reference	NC 7708 0978 (point) (GPS derived)
Map sheet	NC70NE
Geographical Area	SUTHERLAND
Operational Area	CAITHNESS SUTHERLAND AND EASTER ROSS
Civil Parish	ROGART

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Type and Period (1)

CLEARANCE CAIRN (Early Bronze Age to Late Iron Age - 2400 BC? to 560 AD?)

Full Description

Oval clearance cairn measuring 5m x 2m x 0.4m high.

Interpreted as associated with prehistoric land clearance across this area. <1>

Sources/Archives (1)

<1> SHG24936 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Lindsay, N. 05/2010. Sciberscross, Clyne, Sutherland: A Report on an Archaeological Walk-Over Survey. Unaffiliated. Digital. Feature 80.

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None recorded

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Related Events/Activities (1)

Event - Survey: Walk-Over Survey at Sciberscross, Clyne, Sutherland (EHG3330)

Record last edited

Oct 6 2010 5:16PM

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