MHG27560 - Creag Ard
Summary
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Type and Period (1)
- CAIRNFIELD (Undated)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
NH53SW 36 5015 3350
An area of small cairns, measuring c.100m by 60m lie on a small terrace overlooking Loch na Ba Ruaidhe. No structures were visible although long heather, up to 0.5m thick, may obscure such survivals.
J Wordsworth 1995; NMRS MS 961/8, no.1
NH 5015 3350 Stone clearance heaps in area c 100 x 60m.
J Wordsworth 1997 <1>
A walkover survey took place in this area in August 2008 in connection with a proposed overhead power line. No features were identified but the survey was inhibited by thick vegetation cover. A watching brief is recommended during works in this area. <2>
Sources/Archives (3)
- --- SHG21198 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Wordsworth, J.. 1995. An Archaeological Assessment of land at Coul-na-Kirk, Glenurquhart. Wordsworth Archaeological Services. 17/12/1995. .
- <1> SHG507 Text/Publication/Article: Wordsworth, J. 1997. 'Culnakirk, Glenurquart (Urquhart & Glenmoriston parish), pre-afforestation survey', Discovery and Excavation in Scotland 1997, p.52. Discovery and Excavation in Scotland. 52. 52.
- <2> SHG23949 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: McCullagh, C. 10/2008. Kiltarlity to Drumnadrochit Overhead Line: Desk Based and Walk-Over Survey. Highland Archaeology Services Ltd. 14/10/2008. Digital. Feature W.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 5014 3349 (300m by 300m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH53SW |
| Civil Parish | URQUHART AND GLENMORISTON |
| Geographical Area | INVERNESS |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Investigations/Events (2)
External Links (1)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/119250 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)
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