Monument record MHG54234 - Clearance cairn, East Birchwood, Migdale

Summary

A clearance cairn, probably of 19th century date.

Location

Grid reference Centred NH 6318 9192 (3m by 3m)
Map sheet NH69SW
Geographical Area SUTHERLAND
Operational Area CAITHNESS SUTHERLAND AND EASTER ROSS
Civil Parish CREICH

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Clearance cairn noted during watching brief on adjacent land. In wooded area. Small heap of sub-angular stones ranging from 50mm to 350m in leaf mould matrix. Partly grass covered. Probably associated with improvement of agricultural land in the area. <1>


<1> Higgins, P, 10/2010, Plot 2, East Birchwood, Migdale: Archaeological Watching Brief Report, Site 9 (Text/Report/Fieldwork Report). SHG25060.

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  • <1> Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Higgins, P. 10/2010. Plot 2, East Birchwood, Migdale: Archaeological Watching Brief Report. Archaeology North Ltd. Digital. Site 9.

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Record last edited

Dec 21 2010 2:56PM

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