Monument record MHG56051 - Mound - Braemore, Latheron

Summary

A mound noted by RoCAS during a 2012 DBA and walkover survey in advance of a woodland creation scheme.

Location

Grid reference Centred ND 0715 3019 (10m by 7m)
Map sheet ND03SE
Operational Area CAITHNESS SUTHERLAND AND EASTER ROSS
Civil Parish LATHERON
Geographical Area CAITHNESS

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Type and Period (1)

Full Description

This mound was noted by RoCAS during a 2012 DBA and walkover survey in advance of a woodland creation scheme. It was described as a very degraded grass-covered mound, prominent within an area of dense rushes, that measured 9m east to west by 6m and stood up to 0.5m high. It underlied Site 2, a later boundary dyke, and was situated on the north side of a burn. <1>


<1> Peteranna, M., 2012, Braemore, Caithness, Diamond Jubilee Woods: Archaeological Desk-based Assessment and Walkover Survey, Site 1 (Text/Report/Fieldwork Report). SHG25833.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Peteranna, M.. 2012. Braemore, Caithness, Diamond Jubilee Woods: Archaeological Desk-based Assessment and Walkover Survey. Ross & Cromarty Archaeological Services. 2012-13/BRA12. Digital. Site 1.

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Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Related Events/Activities (1)

Record last edited

Oct 23 2013 2:23PM

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