Monument record MHG54015 - Clearance cairns, Mount Eagle Forest

Summary

Two moss-covered clearance cairns were recorded during field survey. They were recorded as 3m and 4m in diameter. A prehistoric date is suggested, part of the evidence for prehistoric cultivation in this area.

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Grid reference Centred NH 6492 5850 (31m by 4m)
Map sheet NH65NW
Geographical Area ROSS AND CROMARTY
Operational Area ROSS SKYE AND LOCHABER
Civil Parish KNOCKBAIN

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Two clearance cairns recorded during field survey, as feature 17 and feature 18.

Feature 17 is a moss-covered clearance cairn of stone, 4m in diameter and 0.75m high. It is situated 10m from a
similar clearance cairn at 235m OD and reflects early cultivation of the area.

Feature 18 is a moss-covered clearance cairn of stone, 3m in diameter and 0.75m high. It is situated 10m from a
similar clearance cairn at 235m OD and reflects early cultivation of the area. <1>

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  • <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. Sites 17,18.

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Record last edited

Oct 20 2010 1:55PM

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