MHG11544 - Burnt Mound, Auchnasheenish

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BURNT MOUND (Undated)

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NC82NW 20 8079 2849.

This oval burnt mound, which is situated on the S side of a small tributary of the Allt nan Achaidhean, measures 7m from E to W by 6m transversely and stands 1m in height. Cracked stone and charcoal set in a matrix of black soil have been exposed in rabbit burrows and the N side of the mound has been eroded by the burn.
(KILD91 79)
Visited by RCAHMS (DCC) 11 March 1991.

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--- SHG2669 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Cowley, D.C., Dixon, P.J. and Ritchie, J.N.G.. 1993. Strath of Kildonan: an archaeological survey. RCAHMS. . Paper and Digital.

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Grid reference	Centred NC 8079 2849 (16m by 16m) (2 map features)
Map sheet	NC82NW
Geographical Area	SUTHERLAND
Civil Parish	KILDONAN

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https://canmore.org.uk/site/72315 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)

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