Monument record MHG9615 - Burnt Mound, Bunahoun

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Grid reference Centred NC 8910 5195 (16m by 16m) (Buffered by site type)
Map sheet NC85SE
Geographical Area SUTHERLAND
Old County SUTHERLAND
Civil Parish FARR

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NC85SE 9 8910 5195.

At NC 8910 5195 is a heather-covered burnt mound. It is situated at the confluence of two valleys and lies beside a burn. A settlement of hut circles lies close by to the NW (NC85SE 13). The mound is 'U' shaped measuring 13.0m E-W by 9.5m with the open end to the east. It has a maximum external height of 1.6m on the north side reducing towards the east. Erosion reveals a content of burnt stone, earth and some charcoal. Surveyed at 1/10,000.
Visited by OS (J B) 9 June 1977.

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Record last edited

Jan 28 2008 12:00AM

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