Monument record MHG56024 - Possible cairn - Melvich, Farr
Summary
A possible cairn noted during a walkover survey by S Farrell in 2010 in advance of a woodland creation scheme.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NC 8846 6369 (42m by 42m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NC86SE |
| Geographical Area | SUTHERLAND |
| Operational Area | CAITHNESS SUTHERLAND AND EASTER ROSS |
| Civil Parish | FARR |
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Full Description
A possible cairn was noted by S Farrell during a 2010 DBA and walkover survey in advance of a woodland creation scheme. The walkover survey revealed an oddly shaped structure situated close to an existing gate. It was possibly a cairn either reused or partly robbed out. It measured 10m east to west by 6.5m north to south and visible to the south to a height of 1m riusing to a height of about 2m to the centre. There was damage to the west side, possibly by quarrying, also a ramp to the west. It was also eroded on the east side by a burn or drainage. It was recommended that this site was excluded by 20m from forestry planting. <1>
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SHG25817 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Farrell S. 2010. Report of Archaeological Desktop and Walkover Survey - Melvich 81, Melvich, Sutherland, Highland. Unaffiliated. Digital (scanned as PDF). Site 2.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Oct 15 2013 11:28AM
