Monument record MHG54019 - Mound and cairns, Hill of Fearn

Summary

A mound and cairns recorded during survey of a water mains replacement.

Location

Grid reference NH 8414 7856 (point)
Map sheet NH87NW
Geographical Area ROSS AND CROMARTY
Operational Area CAITHNESS SUTHERLAND AND EASTER ROSS

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A tree and nettle covered mound, 0.75m high approx, with a ditch at the E edge. Several clearance cairns surmount this. It corresponds to a similar Feature at some distance to the N side of the roadway. It may relate to a possible former water course, though similarities to the characteristics of MHG8552 St Mary’s Chapel are notable.

A watching brief was subsequently undertaken of this site, to ensure it was not affected by works. <1>

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  • <1> Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: McCullagh, C and Wood, J. 07/2010. Loandhu to Portmahomack Water Main Renewal: Watching Brief. Highland Archaeology Services Ltd. 27/07/2010. Digital. Feature 1.

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  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Oct 27 2010 11:43AM

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