Monument record MHG53985 - Clearance cairn, Garbh-leathad
Summary
Location
Grid reference | NC 7616 0977 (point) (GPS derived) |
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Map sheet | NC70NE |
Geographical Area | SUTHERLAND |
Operational Area | CAITHNESS SUTHERLAND AND EASTER ROSS |
Civil Parish | ROGART |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Clearance cairn measuring 10m x 6m and flush with the ground comprising a range of sizes of boulders from 1m to grapefruit-size. It is covered in bracken on this steep, grassy slope in the hollow to the W of the dyke of MHG53984.
Interpreted as related to prehistoric land clearance in 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 90.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Oct 8 2010 11:31AM