MHG1849 - Burnt Mound, Forse House
Summary
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Type and Period (1)
- BURNT MOUND (Early Bronze Age to Late Iron Age - 2400 BC? to 560 AD?)
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Full Description
In the W side of a natural drainage course close to the SW extremity of the Iron Age settlement ND23NW 1, is slightly indented mound, 8m in diameter by 0.7m high. A thick turf cover prevents exploration of the core content but a burnt mound is suggested.
Visited by OS (J M) 24 March 1983.
Sources/Archives (2)
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred ND 2046 3518 (16m by 16m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ND23NW |
| Civil Parish | LATHERON |
| Geographical Area | CAITHNESS |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Investigations/Events (0)
External Links (2)
- http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/SM2301 (Online designation description (Historic Environment Scotland))
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/8616 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)
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