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MHG12912 - Kerb Cairn - Invershin

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Found during field investigation at NH 5790 9663 is a cairn measuring 6.0m in diameter and 0.6m high. It is edged by a kerb of stones except in the W where there is a slight mutilation. In the SW is a 'horn'-like projection about 4.0m long and 0.3m high, of uncertain origin.
Surveyed at 1:2500. Visited by OS (I S S) 2 October 1973.

No change to previous field report.
Surveyed at 1:10 000 & 1:2500. Visited by OS (J M) 2 November 1976.

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

The site was Scheduled in 1992 with a nearby hut circle (see MHG9298), clearance cairns (see MHG41833) and burnt mound (see MHG12916).

Scheduled Ancient Monument Management Plan, 1st April 2003 to 31st March 2008. HS, 11/03/03. See assoc. docs. File.
J Aitken : 25/03/03

The kerb cairn is visible in SEPA/Scottish Gov LiDAR. <1>

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Grid reference	Centred NH 5790 9663 (21m by 22m) (2 map features)
Map sheet	NH59NE
Geographical Area	SUTHERLAND
Civil Parish	CREICH

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