MHG53946 - Hill cairn, Garbh-leathad

Summary

A well constructed hill cairn, standing 1.7m high. Marked on modern Ordnance Survey maps.

Type and Period (1)

  • MARKER CAIRN (19th Century - 1801 AD? to 1900 AD?)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

Well constructed stone hill cairn stands 1.7m high, with a 0.9m square stone base (see photo on front cover). It tapers up as a 4-sided pillar to a single capstone. It is set on a S-facing slope, below the level of the hill summit, with panoramic views of Strath Brora below. <1>

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Map

Location

Grid reference NC 7609 1028 (point)
Map sheet NC71SE
Geographical Area SUTHERLAND
Civil Parish ROGART

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