MHG53906 - Clearance cairn, Sciberscross
Summary
One of several randomly placed and irregularly-sized clearance cairns recorded during walkover survey.
Type and Period (1)
- CLEARANCE CAIRN (Early Bronze Age to 19th Century - 2400 BC? to 1900 AD?)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
One of several randomly placed and irregularly sized clearance cairns, comprising football-sized boulders, in an area to the N of Features 1 & 2 (above). It is unclear to which phase of land use they are associated [Bronze Age/Iron Age or pre-clearance], although it is likely that they are associated with both. They stand up to 0.6m high and are up to 5m in diameter. <1>
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Map
Location
| Grid reference | NC 7727 0993 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NC70NE |
| Geographical Area | SUTHERLAND |
| Civil Parish | ROGART |
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