Monument record MHG56158 - Probable burial cairn - Balblair Wood, Beauly

Summary

A probable burial cairn was recorded in Balblair Wood, Beauly, during a walkover survey by Headland Archaeology in 2009.

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Grid reference Centred NH 4998 4404 (20m by 20m)
Map sheet NH44SE
Operational Area INVERNESS NAIRN BADENOCH AND STRATHSPEY
Civil Parish KILMORACK
Geographical Area INVERNESS

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A probable burial cairn was recorded in Balblair Wood, Beauly, during a walkover survey by Headland Archaeology in 2009 in advance of proposed quarry expansion. It consisted of a subcircular stony mound, approximately 9m in diameter and 0.75m high. A mature conifer in the northeast quarter had pushed over a mature deciduous tree, which was also on the mound. Several smaller trees were also present. <1>

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  • <1> Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Headland Archaeology Ltd. 2011. Proposed Extension to Balblair Quarry, Beauly: Supporting Statement and Environmental Statement: Cultural Heritage. Headland Archaeology Ltd. Digital.

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Record last edited

Nov 19 2013 4:28PM

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