Monument record MHG55787 - Mound - Fiscary, Farr, Sutherland
Summary
A small mound, possibly a clearance cairn, was seen near Fiscary, Farr, Sutherland, during a walkover survey in 2007 prior to a proposed wind farm development.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NC 73382 61755 (6m by 6m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NC76SW |
| Geographical Area | SUTHERLAND |
| Operational Area | CAITHNESS SUTHERLAND AND EASTER ROSS |
| Civil Parish | FARR |
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
A small mound, possibly a clearance cairn, was seen near Fiscary, Farr, Sutherland, during a walkover survey by Highland Archaeology Services in 2007 prior to a proposed wind farm development. It measured c.7.5m x 4.3m with a height of 1.3m. It lay close to a proposed access track and it was recommended that it should be investigated if construction works were to affect this area. <1>
This feature was visited again in 2012 by Highland Archaeology Services during a walkover survey prior to the proposed development of a wind farm to the southeast of Bettyhill. No additional comments were made. <2>
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SHG25702 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Wood, J.. 2007. Bettyhill Wind Farm Environmental Statement: Archaeology and Cultural Heritage Baseline Survey. Highland Archaeology Services Ltd. Digital. p.33 W43.
- <2> SHG25707 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Wood, J.. 2012. Proposed Windfarm: Bettyhill Sutherland, Scotland Cultural Heritage Baseline Data Survey Report and Assessment. Highland Archaeology Services Ltd. Digital. p.12 No.10.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
Record last edited
Nov 20 2012 9:39AM
