Monument record MHG8892 - Aultanfearn

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Grid reference Centred NH 5914 7571 (16m by 16m) (Buffered by site type)
Map sheet NH57NE
Geographical Area ROSS AND CROMARTY
Old County ROSS-SHIRE
Civil Parish ROSSKEEN

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NH57NE 4 5914 7571.
situated on the hillside below the settlement - NH57NE 2 and bordering a small water course is a burnt mound. It measures about 10.5m in overall diameter with a distinct depression in the centre. Its maximum height is 1.2m. A number of stones from the mound have a burnt appearance, and are of a friable nature.
Surveyed at 1:10 000. Visited by OS (JB) 18 November 1976

The dimensions of this burnt mound are as described by the OS. Its central depression opens to the SW (downhill) side.
Visited by RCAHMS (PJD) 16 November 1989


Dagg C, 2011, Strathrusdale, Rosskeen, Easter Ross: New woodland planting area (Text/Report/Fieldwork Report). SHG25986.

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  • --- Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Dagg C. 2011. Strathrusdale, Rosskeen, Easter Ross: New woodland planting area. Unaffiliated. Digital.

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Record last edited

Feb 12 2014 4:16PM

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