Monument record MHG9214 - Carn Fada

Summary

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Location

Grid reference Centred NG 8523 3022 (14m by 14m) (Buffered by site type)
Map sheet NG83SE
Geographical Area SKYE AND LOCHALSH
Old County ROSS-SHIRE
Civil Parish LOCHALSH

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Type and Period (1)

Full Description

NG83SE 9 8524 3022

On a natural platform situated on the south facing hillside to the east of Sron na Smeoraich, at a height of 250m OD is a large grass and bracken covered mound. A revetment of large boulders is visible around the base of the mound. The earth mound contained within the revetment measures 10m in diameter and stands 1.5m high. A number of rabbit burrows in the face of the mound reveal a core consisting of stones and earth.
Visited by M Wildgoose, November 1989.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • --- Text/Publication/Article: Miket, R et al.. 1990. 'Survey', Discovery and Excavation in Scotland 1990, p.25-8. Discovery and Excavation in Scotland. 25-8. 26.

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  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Jan 28 2008 12:00AM

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