MHG1327 - Probable cairn - The Shean
Summary
Site of a probable cairn.
Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
Full Description
The Shean (? correctly 'Sithean') is a cairn c30ft in diameter and 3ft in height. A slight depression on top suggests that it may have been excavated.
RCAHMS 1911, visited 1910
The cairn was Scheduled in 1950.
The Shean, a cairn as described by RCAHMS except that it now measuress 12m in diameter.
Resurveyed at 1:2500. Visited by OS (N K B) 11 November 1965
The Shean (NAT) Cairn (NR) OS 6" map, (1970)
No change. Visited by OS (J B) 15 February 1982
Cairn, 'The Shean', Achanarras. Dimensions: 15.5 x 12.5m. Subcircular, grass-covered mound with a central depression 2 x 2.25m.
R J Mercer, NMRS MS/828/19, 1995
The feature is visible in Scottish Gov/SEPA LiDAR data. <1>
Sources/Archives (2)
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred ND 1453 5525 (28m by 28m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ND15NW |
| Civil Parish | HALKIRK |
| Geographical Area | CAITHNESS |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Investigations/Events (0)
External Links (2)
- http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/SM475 (Online designation description (Historic Environment Scotland))
- https://trove.scot/place/8304 (View record on the HES Trove website)
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