Monument record MHG54265 - Rig and furrow, Cnoc na Moine

Summary

Narrow rig and furrow, readily apparent on the S slopes of Cnoc na Moine.

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Grid reference Centred NH 6006 7245 (230m by 202m)
Map sheet NH67SW
Geographical Area ROSS AND CROMARTY
Operational Area CAITHNESS SUTHERLAND AND EASTER ROSS
Civil Parish ALNESS

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Over much of the S facing side of Cnoc na Moine, there is clear evidence of narrow, straight rig cultivation remains, approxiamately 4m across, probably dating to the 19th century. <1>

This rig and furrow is also apparent from modern aerial photography. <2>

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Text/Correspondence: Wombell, J. 01/2011. Notes for the HER: Cnoc na Moine. Yes. Digital.
  • <2> Dataset/Geospatial Data: ESRI. ESRI World Imagery.

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Record last edited

Jan 11 2011 2:10PM

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