Monument record MHG9621 - Broch, Carn Liath
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred NC 8939 5233 (70m by 70m) (Buffered by site type) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NC85SE |
| Geographical Area | SUTHERLAND |
| Old County | SUTHERLAND |
| Civil Parish | FARR |
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Full Description
NC85SE 3 8940 5233.
(NC 8940 5233) Carn Liath (NAT) Broch (NR) OS 6"map, (1963)
The remains of a broch consisting of a mound of small stones, about 2m high, known as Carn Liath - the Grey Cairn. The circuit of the external grounders can be traced, indicating a diameter of 18.8m over walls 4.5m thick. In 1909 the entrance passage was visible in E, but no structural features were discernible in 1960.
RCAHMS 1911, visited 1909; Visited by OS (W D J) 28 April 1960.
A broch generally as described above. A rough trench has been cut across the broch revealing the entrance in the NE. No other details have been exposed.
Revised at 1/10,560. Visited by OS (J B) 8 June 1977.
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SHG2657 Text/Report: RCAHMS. 1911. The Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments and Constructions of Scotland. Second report and inventory of monuments and constructions in the county of Sutherland. . 62, No. 187.
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Record last edited
Jan 28 2008 12:00AM
