MHG53849 - Clearance cairns, Garb-leathad

Summary

Clearance cairns recorded during walkover survey. A boundary dyke was also recorded.

Type and Period (2)

BOUNDARY DYKE (Undated)
CLEARANCE CAIRN (Post Medieval - 1560 AD to 1900 AD)

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None recorded

Full Description

Three clearance cairns, ranging from 3-5m in diameter were recorded during walkover survey, adjacent to the Brora-Rogart public road. They largely consisted of football-sized boulders. <1>

Sources/Archives (1)

<1> SHG24933 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Lindsay, N. 09/2009. Dalreavoch-Sciberscross, Strath Brora, Sutherland: A Report on an Archaeological Walk-Over Survey. Unaffiliated. Digital. Features 89-92.

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Grid reference	Centred NC 7693 0971 (165m by 54m) Approximate extent
Map sheet	NC70NE
Geographical Area	SUTHERLAND

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Related Investigations/Events (1)

Walk-over survey, Dalreavoch-Sciberscross, Strath Brora (EHG3327)

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