MHG52937 - Cairn, north east of Rubha an Droma Bhain

Summary

A large cairn, possibly field clearance over an earlier cairn.

Type and Period (2)

  • CLEARANCE CAIRN (Post Medieval - 1560 AD? to 1900 AD?)
  • BURIAL CAIRN? (Neolithic to Late Bronze Age - 4000 BC? to 551 BC?)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

A walkover survey in August 2009 identified a large cairn, oval in shape, on the edge of a south-facing slope. The cairn measures 6m by 4.5m and is 2m high. It is possibly a combination of field clearance over an earlier cairn. <1>

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Map

Location

Grid reference Centred NG 62464 27881 (14m by 14m) (2 map features)
Map sheet NG62NW
Geographical Area SKYE AND LOCHALSH
Civil Parish STRATH

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Related Investigations/Events (1)

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