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?)

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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>

Sources/Archives (1)

<1> SHG24936 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Lindsay, N. 05/2010. Sciberscross, Clyne, Sutherland: A Report on an Archaeological Walk-Over Survey. Unaffiliated. Digital. Feature 46.

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

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Walk-Over Survey at Sciberscross, Clyne, Sutherland (EHG3330)

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