MHG53854 - Clearance cairn, Garbh-leathad

Summary

Clearance cairn recorded during walkover survey.

Type and Period (1)

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

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Full Description

Grass-covered mound with several football-sized boulders visible is set on the flat grassy former area of rig and furrow cultivation. It measures 10m x 6m, is 1m high and trends 030 degrees. <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. Feature 110.

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Grid reference	NC 7640 0968 (point) Estimated from sources. Moved to S from GPS-derived reading in mid. of rd.
Map sheet	NC70NE
Geographical Area	SUTHERLAND

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

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