MHG8210 - Woodhead Long Cairn
Summary
A Neolithic chambered long cairn, virtually intact.
Type and Period (1)
- CHAMBERED LONG CAIRN (Neolithic - 4000 BC to 2401 BC)
Protected Status
Full Description
NH66SE 2 6533 6078.
(NH 6533 6078) Long Cairn (NR) OS 6" map, (1959)
This long cairn appears to be virtually intact although a drainage ditch has been cut across its W end.
It is oriented E-W and measures c130' long and 40' wide, the edges being rather indistinct. It is highest in centre where it stands about 8' high.
A S Henshall 1963, visited 1959. <1>
A long cairn, situated in dense afforestation, generally as described by Henshall. It measures 45m E-W x 14m transversely, and 1.4m in height; it has been robbed on N side.
Re-surveyed at 1/2500 Visited by OS (N K B) 27 January 1966.
No change . Surveyed at 1:10 000. Visited by OS (JB) 11 1 1978.
A 5 year management plan is in place for this scheduled monument dated from 23 August 2008 to 2013. The monument is described as a long cairn c.45m long and c.14m wide, orientated E-W and standing up to 1.8m high. A site visit by Historic Scotland in March 2007 established that the site and monument are generally in a stable condition. It is noted that there is some re-growth of whins and recommendations are made for their control. <2>
Sources/Archives (6)
- --- SHG2675 Text/Report: RCAHMS. 1979. The Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland. The archaeological sites and monuments of the Black Isle, Ross and Cromarty District, Highland Region. . 9, No. 19.
- --- SHG72 Text/Publication/Article: Woodham, A. A.. 1956. A survey of prehistoric monuments in the Black Isle. Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland Vol. 88 (1953-55). 65-93. p 78, No. 32.
- --- SHG8043 Image/Photograph(s): Woodhead long cairn. Colour Slide. . Digital (scanned).
- --- SHG8045 Image/Photograph(s): Woodhead long cairn. Colour Slide. . Digital (scanned).
- <1> SHG357 Text/Publication/Monograph: Henshall, A S. 1963. The chambered tombs of Scotland, Volume 1. 356, ROS 41.
- <2> SHG23925 Text/Report/Management Plan: Forestry Commission & Historic Scotland. 2008. Woodhead, Long Cairn, 600m ESE of Woodhead Farm. Digital (scanned as PDF).
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 6532 6077 (51m by 21m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH66SE |
| Geographical Area | ROSS AND CROMARTY |
| Civil Parish | RESOLIS |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Investigations/Events (0)
External Links (2)
- http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/SM4568 (Online designation description (Historic Environment Scotland))
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/13688 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)
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