MHG51445 - Cairn in Mullans Wood (3 of 13)

Summary

One of a group of 13 cairns within a coniferous plantation which could be funerary or clearance cairns.

Type and Period (3)

  • CAIRN (Neolithic to Late Iron Age - 4000 BC to 560 AD)
  • (Alternate Type) CLEARANCE CAIRN (Neolithic to Late Iron Age - 4000 BC to 560 AD)
  • (Alternate Type) BURIAL CAIRN (Bronze Age - 2400 BC to 551 BC)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

One of a group of 13 scattered moss-covered rubble stone piles with diameters up to 5m. This cairn is very spread. <1>

Sources/Archives (1)

Map

Location

Grid reference NH 57522 52543 (point)
Map sheet NH55SE
Geographical Area ROSS AND CROMARTY
Civil Parish KILLEARNAN

Finds (0)

Related Monuments/Buildings (1)

Related Investigations/Events (1)

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