MHG53959 - 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?)

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None recorded

Full Description

12m x 3m x 1m high boulder clearance cairn set in mixed grass and heather on a moderate slope below more level ground above.

Interpreted as representing prehistoric land clearance. <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 60.

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Grid reference	NC 7666 0998 (point)
Map sheet	NC70NE
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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