Monument record MHG55774 - Cairn - Fastly, Farr, Sutherland

Summary

A small cairn was seen near Fastly, Farr, Sutherland, during a walkover survey in 2007 prior to a proposed wind farm development.

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Grid reference Centred NC 73209 60089 (12m by 12m)
Map sheet NC76SW
Geographical Area SUTHERLAND
Operational Area CAITHNESS SUTHERLAND AND EASTER ROSS
Civil Parish FARR

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A small cairn was seen near Fastly, Farr, Sutherland, during a walkover survey in 2007 prior to a proposed wind farm development. It measured 6.5m x 5.8m with a height of c.1.5m. It was largely obscured by heather and grass though some stones were visible. A slight dip in the middle was also noted. <1>

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  • <1> Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Wood, J.. 2007. Bettyhill Wind Farm Environmental Statement: Archaeology and Cultural Heritage Baseline Survey. Highland Archaeology Services Ltd. Digital. p.23 feature W31.

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Record last edited

Nov 19 2012 9:38AM

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