Monument record MHG54014 - Mound, Mount Eagle Forest

Summary

A mound, of unknown use, recorded during field survey. Possibly representing previous forestry activity.

Location

Grid reference NH 65684 58574 (point) (GPS derived)
Map sheet NH65NE
Geographical Area ROSS AND CROMARTY
Operational Area ROSS SKYE AND LOCHABER
Civil Parish KNOCKBAIN

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An ovoid earth and stone mound up to 1m high covered in moss and heather, measuring 7m by 4m. There is a sub-circular pit on its northern side approximately 3m wide by 1m deep. It is possibly structural or may have resulted from past forestry work. <1>

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Fraser, L and Peteranna, M. 04/2010. Mount Eagle Forest, Black Isle: Archaeological Landscape Survey. Ross and Cromarty Archaeological Services. 04/05/10. Digital. Site 16.

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Record last edited

Oct 20 2010 1:44PM

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