MHG53868 - Clearance Cairns, Gilbert's Hill

Summary

A dozen clearance cairns recorded during walkover survey, on an E-facing slope, all approximately 4m in diameter.

Type and Period (1)

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

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Full Description

One of approximately a dozen heather-covered clearance cairns, approximately 4m in diameter, with occasional stone visible, set on an east-facing moderate slope of grass and heather. It is very poor ground and there are still many large boulders present. The highest clearance cairn is at 284039 907310. <1>

Sources/Archives (1)

<1> SHG24934 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Lindsay, N. 01/2010. Gilbert’s Hill, Carrol, Clyne, Sutherland: A Report on an Archaeological Walk-Over Survey. Unaffiliated. Digital. Feature 3.

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Grid reference	Centred NC 8410 0730 (144m by 47m) Estimated from sources
Map sheet	NC80NW
Geographical Area	SUTHERLAND

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Desk based assessment and walkover survey, Gilbert's Hill, Carrol (EHG3328)

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