Monument record MHG8022 - Chambered Cairn, Knockfionn
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 6351 7442 (80m by 80m) (Buffered by site type) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH67SW |
| Geographical Area | ROSS AND CROMARTY |
| Old County | ROSS-SHIRE |
| Civil Parish | ROSSKEEN |
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Full Description
Carn Nam Fiann (remains of) large circular feaure marked in woodland on 1st ed OS at correcte GR - HAW 5/2004
NH67SW 10 6351 7441.
Carn nam Fiann (NR) (Remains of) OS 6" map, Ross-shire, 2nd ed., (1907)
There is a large unopened, cairn on the face of Knockfionn above Easter Ardross.
R Maclean 1886.
Carn nam Fiann has been virtually destroyed. All that survives are the slightest traces of a rim indicating a diameter of c18m, and two earthfast stones which are probably remains of a chamber and passage. One is an upright slab (1m high, 0.8m broad and 0.4m thick) facing E-W just E of centre. The other, 6m to E, is a rough boulder (1.1m long, 0.6m high, and 0.5m wide) facing N-S, possibly a passage stone. Beside it lies a loose triangular-shaped stone with with sides 0.8m long. Another boulder 0.6m square on the S perimeter is doubtfully in situ.
Surveyed at 1:2500. Visited by OS (A A) 12 May 1975.
This probable chambered cairn is situated in dense forest.
RCAHMS 1979.
Sources/Archives (2)
- --- SHG1704 Text/Publication/Article: Maclean, R. 1886. 'The Parish of Rosskeen', Trans Gaelic Soc Inverness Vol. 12 1885-6, p.324-39. Trans Gaelic Soc Inverness. 324-39. 337.
- --- SHG2667 Text/Report: RCAHMS. 1979. The archaeological sites and monuments of Easter Ross, Ross and Cromarty District, Highland Region. . 7, No. 9.
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Record last edited
Jan 28 2008 12:00AM
