Monument record MHG55791 - Mound - Fastly, Farr, Sutherland

Summary

A slight mound, possibly a natural feature, was seen near Fastly, Farr, Sutherland, during a walkover survey in 2007 prior to a proposed wind farm development.

Location

Grid reference Centred NC 73784 60790 (6m by 5m)
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 slight mound, possibly a natural feature, was seen near Fastly, Farr, Sutherland, during a walkover survey by Highland Archaeology Services in 2007 prior to a proposed wind farm development. It measured c.6.6m x 4.7m with a height of 0.7m. 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> Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Wood, J.. 2007. Bettyhill Wind Farm Environmental Statement: Archaeology and Cultural Heritage Baseline Survey. Highland Archaeology Services Ltd. Digital. p.44 W61.
  • <2> 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.12.

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Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Events/Activities (2)

Record last edited

Nov 20 2012 9:48AM

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