MHG28253 - Burnt Mound, south east of Little Rogart
Summary
A possible burnt mound identified during a field survey.
Type and Period (2)
- BURNT MOUND? (Early Bronze Age to Late Iron Age - 2400 BC? to 560 AD?)
- (Alternate Type) CLEARANCE CAIRN? (Unknown date)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
This circular burnt mound, which is situated on the edge of a boggy area to the SE of Little Rogart, comprises a low, dimpled mound about 6m in diameter and 0.3m in height.
(ROG95 830)
Visited by RCAHMS (PJD) 6 July 1995 <1>
It is noted in the report from a rapid walkover survey, conducted in 2011, that the above interpretation seems uncertain and that the feature may be a field clearance heap. <2>
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SHG23282 Interactive Resource/Online Database: Historic Environment Scotland. Canmore. 124415.
- <2> SHG25553 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Wood, J. 02/2011. Rogart Park: Archaeological Walk-over Survey. Highland Archaeology Services Ltd. Digital. R3.
- <2> SHG25569 Collection/Project Archive: Wood, J. 02/2011. Rogart Park: Archaeological Walk-over Survey. Highland Archaeology Services Ltd. Digital. R3.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NC 7341 0316 (6m by 4m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NC70SW |
| Geographical Area | SUTHERLAND |
| Civil Parish | ROGART |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Investigations/Events (2)
External Links (1)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/124415 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)
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