Monument record MHG55754 - Shielings or clearance cairns - northwest of Loch Hope, Durness

Summary

A small group of earthworks within an enclosure northwest of Loch Hope may be shieling structures or clearance cairns.

Location

Grid reference Centred NC 4587 5688 (24m by 24m)
Map sheet NC45NE
Geographical Area SUTHERLAND
Old County SUTHERLAND
Operational Area CAITHNESS SUTHERLAND AND EASTER ROSS
Civil Parish DURNESS

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A small group of earthworks sen on aerial photos within the larger of two enclosures northwest of Loch Hope (see MHG17915) may be shieling structures or clearance cairns. <1>

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  • <1> Image/Photograph(s)/Aerial Photograph/Vertical: Get Mapping. 1999-2011. Get Mapping 25cm resolution colour vertical aerial photography.

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  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Nov 6 2012 3:54PM

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