Monument record MHG56490 - Possible clearance cairn - Cnoc Gille Mo Bhrianaig

Summary

A heather and moss covered mound, possibly a clearance cairn noted at Cnoc Gille Mo Bhrianaig during a walkover survey by RoCAS in 2013.

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Grid reference Centred NH 5741 7262 (5m by 7m)
Map sheet NH57SE
Geographical Area ROSS AND CROMARTY
Operational Area ROSS SKYE AND LOCHABER
Civil Parish ALNESS

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A heather and moss covered mound, possibly a clearance cairn, noted at Cnoc Gille Mo Bhrianaig during a walkover survey by RoCAS on the Novar Estate in 2013 in advance of a proposed woodland creation scheme. It lay to the west of the known prehistoric settlement and clearance cairn field below Cnoc a' Leacachan. It was noted as being very degraded. <1>

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  • <1> Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Fraser, L.. 2013. Novar Woodland Creation: Archaeological Desk-based Assessment and Walkover Survey. Ross & Cromarty Archaeological Services. Digital. Feature 4a.

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Record last edited

Feb 7 2014 10:46AM

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