MHG53977 - Clearance cairn, Scibberscross
Summary
Clearance cairn recorded during walkover survey.
Type and Period (1)
- CLEARANCE CAIRN (Early Bronze Age to Late Iron Age - 2400 BC? to 560 AD?)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
3m diameter clearance cairn standing 0.5m high is exposed and ravelled on its lower, S side. Its top is grass-covered and it comprises grapefruit sized stones. The surrounding area is littered with clearance heaps and single loose boulders, without any apparent order.
Interpreted as associated with prehistoric land clearance across this area. <1>
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Map
Location
| Grid reference | NC 7722 0980 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NC70NE |
| Geographical Area | SUTHERLAND |
| Civil Parish | ROGART |
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