MHG53887 - Clearance cairns, Strath Lunndaidh

Summary

A group of 9 clearance cairns, in areas of cultivation associated with the hut circle lower down on the valley floor.

Type and Period (1)

  • CLEARANCE CAIRN (Early Bronze Age to Late Iron Age - 2400 BC? to 560 AD?)

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  • None recorded

Full Description

9 heather and moss-covered mounds, approximately 4m diameter and 0.7m high, which are clearance cairns in areas of cultivation associated with the hut circle lower down on the valley floor (Plate 12). The most prominent is at NC 79119 00764. <1>

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Grid reference NC 7911 0076 (point)
Map sheet NC70SE
Geographical Area SUTHERLAND
Civil Parish GOLSPIE

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