MHG12818 - Burnt Mound, Cnoc Olasdail

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BURNT MOUND (Undated)

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NC51NE 5 5522 1746.

Two subcircular mounds. R J Mercer 1980

This is a kidney-shaped burnt mound, at NC 5522 1746, on the slope at the edge of damp ground. It measures 10.0m by 8.0m across by 0.6m high; a heavy turf cover prevents examination of the content.
Visited by OS (JM) 17 June 1981

No change to existing record. Visited by RCAHMS (JRS) 17 October 1989

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--- SHG2510 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Mercer, R. J. & Howell, J.M.. 1980. Archaeological field survey in northern Scotland, 1976-1979. University of Edinburgh. 30/01/1980. Paper and Digital. 109, No. DAL 44a.

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Grid reference	Centred NC 5522 1746 (16m by 16m) (2 map features)
Map sheet	NC51NE
Geographical Area	SUTHERLAND
Civil Parish	LAIRG

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https://canmore.org.uk/site/5163 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)

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