Monument record MHG8155 - Cropmarks, Alness
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 6656 6964 (20m by 20m) (Buffered by site type) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH66NE |
| Geographical Area | ROSS AND CROMARTY |
| Old County | ROSS-SHIRE |
| Civil Parish | ROSSKEEN |
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Full Description
NH66NE 20 665 696.
NH 665 696. There are a number of crop-marks of unknown function between the cairn described on NH66NE 10 and the Alness to Tain road. Nothing is visible on the ground.
RCAHMS 1979, visited 1978; Visible on RCAHMS air photographs RC 1773-5, flown 1977.
NB GR corrected to above to centre on area of greatest cropmark visibility (altho should be noticed that area to E is exempt due to geology) Series of pits with 2 large v distinct. Plus series of linked ditch lines that do not clearly form a pattern (but might under or overlie one pit). Poss irregular enclosure off side of ditch system at 266596869610 - HAW 3/2004
Relevant AP's in associated documents.
A M Fox, Highland Council, 21.03.02.
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SHG2670 Text/Report: RCAHMS. 1979. The Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland. The archaeological sites and monuments of Easter Ross, Ross and Cromarty District, Highland Region. . 23, No. 191.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Apr 10 2014 1:27PM
