MHG52737 - Clearance piles, Croft 119, Clachtoll
Summary
A group of field clearance piles on formerly cultivated ground.
Type and Period (2)
- CLEARANCE CAIRN (Late Bronze Age to 19th Century - 1250 BC to 1900 AD)
- CULTIVATION REMAINS (Late Bronze Age to 19th Century - 1250 BC to 1900 AD)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
Along the NW side of the low, waterlogged but formerly cultivated ground are a group of field clearance piles. These are at the break of slope and are piled on to large boulders or exposed rock faces (photos 64-68). Similar piles are visible on the south side of the level area. These are typical cultivation features of the pre-crofting period. However, dykes similar to site 12 are locally thought to be prehistoric land boundaries so these features could potentially be much earlier. <1>
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred NC 0418 2675 (40m by 40m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NC02NW |
| Geographical Area | SUTHERLAND |
| Civil Parish | ASSYNT |
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