MHG53979 - Clearance cairn, Sciberscross
Summary
Clearance cairn recorded during walkover survey. Shows signs of having been roughly excavated in the past.
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 scattered clearance cairns of 3-5m diameter and up to 0.6m high. This one has the appearance of possibly having been excavated roughly, as there is a hollow in it and a tail of stones on the slope.
Interpreted as associated with prehistoric land clearance across this area. <1>
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Map
Location
| Grid reference | NC 7688 0978 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NC70NE |
| Geographical Area | SUTHERLAND |
| Civil Parish | ROGART |
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Related Investigations/Events (1)
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