Monument record MHG54842 - Rubble bank, The Cashel

Summary

A rubble bank observed in a cable trench during a watching brief.

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Grid reference Centred NC 5803 0495 (7m by 16m)
Map sheet NC50SE
Geographical Area SUTHERLAND
Civil Parish LAIRG

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Full Description

A linear accumulation of medium sized stones, aligned NW-SE, was observed in a cable trench during a watching brief. The feature extended over the full width of the trench and beyond, and spread to 0.5m in width. It is described in the report as a wall/rubble bank. <1>

This feature is not further discussed in the report but it it may be associated with the hut circles and other prehistoric features in this area. <2>

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Dagg, C. 10/2010. Achany Windfarm, Lairg, Sutherland, Underground Grid Connection: Archaeological Monitoring. Digital. Feature 3002, pp 6-8, 13.
  • <2> Verbal Communication: Tilbury, S. Comment by Sylvina Tilbury, HER Officer.

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Record last edited

Apr 27 2011 1:35PM

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