MHG52556 - Stone clearance heap - west of The New Manse, Farr
Summary
A small stone clearance heap was identified during a watching brief. It is likely to result from 19th-century land clearance.
Type and Period (2)
- STONE HEAP (19th Century - 1801 AD? to 1900 AD?)
- CLEARANCE CAIRN (19th Century - 1801 AD? to 1900 AD?)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A watching brief by S Farrell in 2009 on a new house plot near Farr identified a small amount of clearance material dumped onto a collection of large boulders. The heap measured roughly 2m by 3m. The covering of soil/peat was very limited and it is thought likely that this is associated with the nearby 19th-century farmstead of Croftcroy rather than the nearby hut circle. A least four other mounds are reported to be visible to the north of the development site. <1>
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 68233 33210 (4m by 2m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH63SE |
| Civil Parish | DAVIOT AND DUNLICHITY |
| Geographical Area | INVERNESS |
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