MHG12886 - Cnoc Breac

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CLEARANCE CAIRN (Neolithic - 4000 BC to 2401 BC)

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NH59NE 27 585 981.
When first noted this was interpreted as one of two similar clearance cairns lying about 8m apart N-S, and measuring 2m x 2m. by 0.5m. high. In proximity there is a pattern of tumbled down walls.
Info from R J Mercer (Balblair survey TS report) 1978.
(NH 5850 9816) A heather-covered cairn, 2m by 2m. by 1.5m. high.
R J Mercer 1980.

One of a number of stony heaps typical of hut circle-associated field clearance, accompanied by discontinuous traces of field walls.
Visited by OS (J M) 10 June 1981.

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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. 128, BAL No. 3, 4.

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Grid reference	Centred NH 5849 9815 (128m by 71m) (2 map features)
Map sheet	NH59NE
Geographical Area	SUTHERLAND
Civil Parish	CREICH

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https://canmore.org.uk/site/13009 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)

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