Monument record MHG55984 - Cairn - Braehour, Halkirk

Summary

A cairn noted by RoCAS during a DBA and walkover survey in 2012 on behalf of the Forestry Commission Scotland.

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Grid reference Centred ND 1068 5219 (25m by 25m)
Map sheet ND15SW
Operational Area CAITHNESS SUTHERLAND AND EASTER ROSS
Civil Parish HALKIRK
Geographical Area CAITHNESS

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A cairn was noted during a DBA and walkover survey by RoCAS in 2012 on behalf of Forestry Commission Scotland. Located on a rushes- and grass-covered rise was a large and low spread of stone mostly covered by vegetation. It stood up to 1m high at the east-northeast side and measured 15m noth to south by 8m. It was possibly the remains of a prehistoric cairn or field clearance. <1>

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  • <1> Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Peteranna, M.. 2012. Braehour Forest Block Near Mybster, Caithness: Archaeological Walkover Survey - Summary of the Methodology and Results. Ross & Cromarty Archaeological Services. Digital. Site 14.

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Record last edited

Oct 3 2013 11:43AM

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