MHG231 - Possible Round Cairn, Drumhollistan Moss
Summary
Site of possible late Neolithic-Bronze Age round cairn although the feature may have been confused with a natural peat mound.
Type and Period (1)
- ROUND CAIRN (Neolithic - 4000 BC to 2401 BC)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A heather-covered round cairn 4m in diameter and 1m high.
R J Mercer 1981.
No round cairn identified in a general area of old peat-cuttings. One or two natural peat mounds are noted.
Visited by OS 17 July 1981.
Sources/Archives (1)
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NC 9269 6465 (30m by 30m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NC96SW |
| Civil Parish | REAY |
| Geographical Area | CAITHNESS |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Investigations/Events (0)
External Links (1)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/7396 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)
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