Monument record MHG9559 - Burnt Mound, Achamore

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Grid reference Centred NC 7395 5777 (16m by 16m) (Buffered by site type)
Map sheet NC75NW
Geographical Area SUTHERLAND
Old County SUTHERLAND
Civil Parish FARR

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NC75NW 44 7395 5777.

At NC 7395 5777, beside the Clachan Burn, is an ill-defined peat and heather covered burnt mound. It measures about 8.0m acrosss in both directions, and stands to 0.7m high. The centre is depressed, with the south west side truncated by the township wall of Achamore. A trial dig in the mound revealed contents of friable stones and charcoal.
Surveyed at 1:10,000. Visited by OS (J B) 16 September 1977.


Achamore (Image/Photograph(s)). SHG17854.

Achamore (Image/Photograph(s)). SHG17855.

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  • --- Image/Photograph(s): Achamore. Colour Slide; Digital Image. .
  • --- Image/Photograph(s): Achamore. Colour Slide; Digital Image. .

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Record last edited

Jan 28 2008 12:00AM

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