Monument record MHG53988 - Pits, Garbh-leathad

Summary

Two closely-spaced pits, of unkown function, of probable post-medieval date, recorded during walkover survey.

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Grid reference Centred NC 7672 0970 (34m by 12m)
Map sheet NC70NE
Geographical Area SUTHERLAND
Operational Area CAITHNESS SUTHERLAND AND EASTER ROSS
Civil Parish ROGART

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Two closely-spaced pits, of unknown function, recorded during walkover survey. Interpreted as of pre-clearance date.

Feature 94: 2m diameter, 0.7m deep pit on top a natural knoll, covered in short heather and grass (Plate 35).
Feature 95: Another pit, 20m to the W of the pit of Feature 94 (above). It is also 2m in diameter and 0.5m deep. There are 2 large boulders visible in its N lip, although whether these are structural or natural remains conjectural. <1>

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  • <1> Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Lindsay, N. 05/2010. Sciberscross, Clyne, Sutherland: A Report on an Archaeological Walk-Over Survey. Unaffiliated. Digital. Feature 94-5.

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Record last edited

Oct 8 2010 11:54AM

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