MHG48157 - Whilk
Summary
No summary available.
Type and Period (1)
- CLEARANCE CAIRN (Post Medieval - 1560 AD to 1900 AD)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
NMRS Report: (18/05/2006)
ND34SW 358 ND 30001 40796
This pile of field-cleared stones, previously identified as a burnt mound (Mercer and Hill 1985, WAR 83b; fig 88), is situated in moorland about 80m NW of the township of Whilk. Oval on plan, it measures 3.1m from NE to SW by 1.5m transversely and up to 0.4m in height.
(YARROWS04 137)
Visited by RCAHMS (ATW; PM), 11 May 2004.
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Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred ND 30001 40795 (20m by 20m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ND34SW |
| Civil Parish | LATHERON |
| Geographical Area | CAITHNESS |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Investigations/Events (0)
External Links (1)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/271018 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)
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