Monument record MHG53979 - Clearance cairn, Sciberscross

Summary

Clearance cairn recorded during walkover survey. Shows signs of having been roughly excavated in the past.

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Grid reference NC 7688 0978 (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 scattered clearance cairns of 3-5m diameter and up to 0.6m high. This one has the appearance of possibly having been excavated roughly, as there is a hollow in it and a tail of stones on the slope.

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 81.

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Record last edited

Oct 6 2010 5:20PM

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