MHG2419 - Cairnfield, Ebb of Niandt

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Type and Period (1)

  • CAIRNFIELD (Neolithic - 4000 BC to 2401 BC)

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Full Description

A cairnfield, of unknown period, comprising about twelve, mostly circular (one is crescentic), grass-covered mounds, averaging 2 by 1.5 by 0.5m, spread over an area about 60 by 40m.
C Batey 1982.

These mounds are probably dumped stone clearance from associated land-use, in the 18th or 19th century.
Visited by OS (J M) 24 August 1983.

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Location

Grid reference Centred ND 2092 3312 (300m by 300m) (2 map features)
Map sheet ND23SW
Civil Parish LATHERON
Geographical Area CAITHNESS

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