MHG56112 - Grave - Laga Burn, Ardnamurchan

Summary

A grave noted by WCAS during a 2011 DBA and walkover survey in advance of a woodland creation scheme.

Type and Period (3)

ANIMAL TOMB? (20th Century - 1989 AD? to 1989 AD?)
GRAVESTONE (20th Century - 1989 AD? to 1989 AD?)
CAIRN (20th Century - 1989 AD? to 1989 AD?)

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None recorded

Full Description

A grave was noted by WCAS during a 2011 DBA and walkover survey in advance of a woodland creation scheme. It was located on a prominent knoll and featured a low cairn with an upright gravestone 0.4m high by 0.3m wide and 0.12m thick. The inscription bore a Celtic cross and read "Pippie: 1973-1989." <1>

Sources/Archives (1)

<1> SHG25855 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Birch, S and Peteranna, M. 2011. Archaeological Desk -Based Assessment and Walkover Survey - Laga Estate, Ardnamurchan. West Coast Archaeological Services. Digital. Site 9.

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Grid reference	Centred NM 6340 6144 (6m by 6m) (2 map features)
Map sheet	NM66SW
Civil Parish	ARDNAMURCHAN
Geographical Area	LOCHABER

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Related Investigations/Events (1)

DBA and Walkover Survey - Laga, Ardnamurchan (Ref:010/LAGA/11) (EHG3793)

External Links (1)

https://canmore.org.uk/site/333699/laga (Link to online HES Canmore record)

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