MHG53858 - 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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Clearance cairn of less than football-sized rounded boulders has been formed around a 1.5m diameter boulder. It is set at the edge of a former river terrace, separating the level ground on which is situated the building of MHG53857, from a flat grassy former area of rig and furrow cultivation below. <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 114.

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Grid reference	NC 7633 0958 (point)
Map sheet	NC70NE
Geographical Area	SUTHERLAND

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

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