MHG53850 - Clearance cairns, Garb-leathad

Summary

Two clearance cairns, recorded during walkover survey.

Type and Period (1)

CLEARANCE CAIRN (Post Medieval - 1560 AD to 1900 AD)

Protected Status

None recorded

Full Description

Two clearance cairns recorded during walkover survey.

The first was a linear clearance cairn, set at the base of a grassy slope at the NW edge of a grassy, former area of rig and furrow cultivation, trends 0540. It measures 10m x 3m and is 0.5m high.

The second was a low, 4m diameter clearance cairn of small boulders is set in the NW corner between a ditch and a trickle of a burn. <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 93, 95.

Map

Find a placename, postcode or grid reference

Map layers

Base layers

Info

Record list

Tools

Location

Grid reference	Centred NC 7676 0965 (56m by 25m) Approximate extent
Map sheet	NC70NE
Geographical Area	SUTHERLAND

Finds (0)

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Investigations/Events (1)

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

External Links (0)

Comments and Feedback

Do you have any more information about this record? Please feel free to comment with information and photographs, or ask any questions, using the "Disqus" tool below. Comments are moderated, and we aim to respond/publish as soon as possible.