MHG52773 - Clearance or marker cairn, Craigton
Summary
A small oval cairn.
Type and Period (2)
- CLEARANCE CAIRN? (Late Bronze Age to 20th Century - 1250 BC? to 2000 AD?)
- (Alternate Type) MARKER CAIRN? (Late Bronze Age to 17th Century - 1250 BC? to 1700 AD?)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A walkover survey in July 2009 revealed a small oval cairn, 2m by 1.5m by 0.5m high. It is constructed of large stones with other smaller stones visible through the turf. The report notes that the numerous cairns identified during the survey are undated but may be prehistoric. <1>
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Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NC 66966 11678 (4m by 4m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NC61SE |
| Geographical Area | SUTHERLAND |
| Civil Parish | ROGART |
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Related Investigations/Events (1)
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