Monument record MHG54345 - Burial cairn, Rogie
Summary
Location
Grid reference | Centred NH 4443 5906 (8m by 8m) (Centred) |
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Map sheet | NH45NW |
Geographical Area | ROSS AND CROMARTY |
Civil Parish | CONTIN |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Cairn constructed of cobbles 10-20cm long on NE-SW alignment with large possible kerb boulders visible at cairn base suggesting original kerb alignment; scant remains of a 20-30cm wide ditch is visible on the northwest side of the cairn; fallen stone from boundary wall partially overlies cairn spread to northeast side; cairn lies 7m east of Site 22 at 73m OD on a wide terrace just above the river. 7m long, 4-4.5m wide; 1.5m high.
It is interesting that Site 22 and Site 23 both are situated in close proximity to the river at 70m OD, in similar situation to the cairn at Site 11. The homogeneity of the stone size suggests that the cairns are not field clearance material, but are prehistoric burial cairns. <1><2>
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SHG25227 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Peteranna, M. 09/2010. Garve to Strathpeffer Water Main Line Renewal: Archaeological Walkover Survey. West Coast Archaeological Services. Digital. Site 23.
- <2> SHG25228 Collection/Project Archive: Peteranna, M. 09/2010. Garve to Strathpeffer Water Main Line Renewal: Archaeological Walkover Survey. West Coast Archaeological Services. Digital. Site 23.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Apr 13 2011 2:49PM