MHG53955 - Clearance cairn, Garbh-leathad
Summary
Clearance cairn recorded during walkover survey, possibly associated with prehistoric land clearance in the area.
Type and Period (1)
- CLEARANCE CAIRN (Early Bronze Age to Late Iron Age - 2400 BC? to 560 AD?)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
One of several dumps of boulders in discrete clumps at the lowest part of a cultivated area, before a steeper slope downhill to the S. This one is 8m in diameter and stands the height of the boulders which are up to 0.8m size.
Interpreted as related to prehistoric land clearance in this area. <1>
Sources/Archives (1)
Map
Location
| Grid reference | NC 7634 0993 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NC70NE |
| Geographical Area | SUTHERLAND |
| Civil Parish | ROGART |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Investigations/Events (1)
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