Monument record MHG988 - Burnt Mound, Torr an T-Sniamba
Summary
Location
Grid reference | Centred ND 0283 6103 (16m by 16m) (Buffered by site type) |
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Map sheet | ND06SW |
Old County | CAITHNESS |
Civil Parish | REAY |
Geographical Area | CAITHNESS |
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Full Description
Torr an t-Sniomha is a sub-oval burnt mound measuring 17m E-W by 9.5m and 1.3m in average height. It has been disturbed recently by bulldozing and much of content of burnt stones has been pushed to NE end.
A number of large blocks lie on SSW side of the mound; whether they are from a structure, incorporated in the mound, or more recent field clearance, is unclear. The depression in the SE side of the mound faces a former stream bed.
Visited by OS (J B) 21 September 1981.
Torr an t-Sniomba (NR) (sic) OS 1:10,000 map, (1975)
This feature remains as a turf-covered mound, 1.4m high with a large depression in middle entered by a gap in the SW. Several rubble stones can be seen protruding through the surface. It has the appearance of a kiln.
Resurveyed at 1:2500. Visited by OS (N K B) 6 November 1964.
Torr an t-Sniomha is a grassy, cairn-like mound, possibly a kiln, about 50ft in diameter and 6ft high, which has been much dug into from S.
RCAHMS 1911.
Torr an t-Sniomha (Mound) (NR) OS 6"map, Caithness, 2nd ed., (1907)
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SHG2664 Text/Report: RCAHMS. 1911. The Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments and Constructions of Scotland. Third report and inventory of monuments and constructions in the county of Caithness. . 107, No. 396.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Jan 28 2008 12:00AM