MHG39569 - Probable field clearance, Latheronwheel

Summary

A large mound covered with smaller stone heaps.

Type and Period (1)

CLEARANCE CAIRN (Post Medieval - 1560 AD to 1900 AD)

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Full Description

A large grass-covered mound surmounted by small stone heaps which are only partially grass-covered. The overall dimensions are 39 x 25m, with the associated mounds measuring between 1.2m and 4.5m in diameter. <1>

Sources/Archives (1)

<2> SHG1958 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Batey, C E. 1984. Caithness Coastal Survey 1980-82: Dunnet Head to Ousdale. University of Durham, Department of Archaeology. 30/01/1984. Digital (scanned as PDF). LAT 266.

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Grid reference	Centred ND 1861 3215 (169m by 324m) (3 map features)
Map sheet	ND13SE
Civil Parish	LATHERON
Geographical Area	CAITHNESS

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Related Monuments/Buildings (1)

Part of: Multi-period Settlement And Landuse, Latheronwheel (Landscape) (MHG1161)

Related Investigations/Events (1)

Field survey - Caithness Coastal Survey 1980-82 (EHG405)

External Links (1)

https://canmore.org.uk/site/8153 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)

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