Monument record MHG56702 - Possible Cairn - Valtos by Staffin, Skye

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A possible Cairn at Valtos by Staffin, Skye, recorded during a walkover survey in 2002.

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Grid reference Centred NG 5137 6337 (35m by 35m)
Map sheet NG56SW

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A large cone shaped grassy mound lying in the corner of a small field, seen during a rapid walkover survey by M Wildgoose in 2002 in advance of a proposed woodland creation scheme. The mound was roughly circular, about 15m in diameter and stood to 2.5m high. The northeast and south sides of the mound had been quarried for stone. These quarries were now grassed over. May be a natural feature. <1>

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  • <1>XY Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Wildgoose, M. 2002. Woodland Grant Scheme Proposal: Valtos by Staffin, Isle of Skye: an Archaeological Survey (Rapid Walkover). Unaffiliated. Paper and Digital. [Mapped feature: #99277 ]

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Record last edited

Jul 23 2014 4:58PM

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