MHG53985 - Clearance cairn, Garbh-leathad

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?)

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None recorded

Full Description

Clearance cairn measuring 10m x 6m and flush with the ground comprising a range of sizes of boulders from 1m to grapefruit-size. It is covered in bracken on this steep, grassy slope in the hollow to the W of the dyke of MHG53984.

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 90.

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Grid reference	NC 7616 0977 (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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