MHG2237 - Mounds, Sow's Geo
Summary
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Type and Period (1)
- MOUND (Undated)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A: ND 2107 7630; B: ND 2118 7631. Two elliptical mounds located on false crests in a non-peat-cutting area. They may be composed of peat and have a low heather cover.
'A' is 6m NW-SE, 5.1m NE-SW and about 0.7m high.
'B', which is described as lying about 30m SE of 'A', measures 6.9m N-S by 5.5m E-W and about 0.7m high.
C E Batey 1982; R J Mercer 1981.
These two mounds are natural. There are others similar, if not as pronounced, to be seen over the general area.
Visited by OS (J M) 20 April 1982.
Sources/Archives (2)
- --- SHG1960 Text/Report: Batey, C E. 1982. Caithness coastal survey 1982: interim reports 1980-2. . Dun 002, 003.
- --- SHG2511 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Mercer, R J. 1981. Archaeological field survey in northern Scotland: volume II, 1980-81. University of Edinburgh. 30/12/1981. Paper and Digital. Nos. 574-5; map 13.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred ND 2100 7630 (14m by 14m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ND27NW |
| Civil Parish | DUNNET |
| Geographical Area | CAITHNESS |
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
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External Links (1)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/8860 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)
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