MHG12841 - Clearance cairns, Dalmichy
Summary
No summary available.
Type and Period (1)
- CAIRNFIELD (Neolithic - 4000 BC to 2401 BC)
Protected Status
Full Description
This GR is given to the SAM which has been left unplanted - HAW 72004
A cairnfield, 90m by 60m, consisting of two groups of peat-covered clearance cairns, 1m high.
R J Mercer 1980
This area of small cairns has been destroyed by recent ploughing and planting of trees.
Visited by RCAHMS (JRS) 12 October 1989.
New information about this site was gathered during a walkover survey that took place between November 2010 and January 2011. Please see the linked report for full details. <2>
Sources/Archives (3)
- --- 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. 115-116, No. 130.
- <1> SHG25614 Collection/Project Archive: Peteranna, M.. 02/2011. Archaeological survey of Dalchork Forest, Lairg, Sutherland: Archaeological Walkover Survey. Ross & Cromarty Archaeological Services. Digital. Site 16.
- <2> SHG25613 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Peteranna, M. 02/2011. Archaeological survey of Dalchork Forest, Lairg, Sutherland: Archaeological Walkover Survey. Ross & Cromarty Archaeological Services. Digital. Site 16.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NC 5904 1376 (145m by 147m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NC51SE |
| Geographical Area | SUTHERLAND |
| Civil Parish | LAIRG |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Investigations/Events (1)
External Links (2)
- http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/SM5300 (Online designation description (Historic Environment Scotland))
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/5215 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)
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