Monument record MHG55996 - Mound - Braehour, Halkirk

Summary

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

Location

Grid reference Centred ND 0977 5245 (5m by 5m)
Map sheet ND05SE
Operational Area CAITHNESS SUTHERLAND AND EASTER ROSS
Civil Parish HALKIRK
Geographical Area CAITHNESS
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A low grass-covered mound was noted during a DBA and walkover survey by RoCAS in 2012 on behalf of Forestry Commission Scotland. It was located under rushes and grassy tussocks and measured 5m in diameter and stood up to 0.2m high. There was no visible structure to the mound and its function was unknown. <1>

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <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 230.

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Record last edited

Oct 8 2013 4:08PM

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