MHG38938 - Clearance cairn, north of Manse, Latheron
Summary
A natural rock outcrop topped with field clearance material.
Type and Period (3)
- (Former Type) CAIRN (Undated)
- CLEARANCE CAIRN (Unknown date)
- NATURAL FEATURE (Undated)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
Cairn visible from side of road, between fence and mill lade to W. Linear feature, partially vegetation covered. Photos - HAW 04/2005. <1>
This site was inspected and surveyed by Paul Humpreys in October 2010 and proved to be a natural rock outcrop topped by field clearance material. <2>
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SHG23635 Verbal Communication: White, H. Comment by Hilary White, HC Archaeologist. 04/2005.
- <2> SHG25068 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Humphreys, P. 11/2010. Bardnatua Croft, Latheron, Caithness: Watching Brief Report. Highland Archaeology Services Ltd. 21/12/2010. Digital. p 7, photos 2, 8-10.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred ND 1983 3377 (7m by 24m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ND13SE |
| Civil Parish | LATHERON |
| Geographical Area | CAITHNESS |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Investigations/Events (1)
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