MHG53951 - Clearance cairn, Sciberscross

Summary

Clearance cairn, probably related to prehistoric land clearance in this area. Disturbed previously through excavation, possibly believing it to be a burial cairn.

Type and Period (2)

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

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Full Description

A 5m diameter clearance cairn, standing 1m high, has been excavated to leave a central pit which open to the E, approximately 1m diameter and 0.6m deep.

Interpreted as related to prehistoric land clearance in this area. <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 50.

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Grid reference	NC 7635 1005 (point)
Map sheet	NC71SE
Geographical Area	SUTHERLAND
Civil Parish	ROGART

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Related Investigations/Events (1)

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

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