MHG53988 - Pits - Garbh-leathad

Summary

Two closely-spaced pits, of unkown function, of probable post-medieval date, recorded during walkover survey.

Type and Period (1)

  • PIT (Post Medieval - 1560 AD to 1900 AD)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

Two closely-spaced pits, of unknown function, recorded during walkover survey. Interpreted as of pre-clearance date.

Feature 94: 2m diameter, 0.7m deep pit on top a natural knoll, covered in short heather and grass (Plate 35).
Feature 95: Another pit, 20m to the W of the pit of Feature 94 (above). It is also 2m in diameter and 0.5m deep. There are 2 large boulders visible in its N lip, although whether these are structural or natural remains conjectural. <1>

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Map

Location

Grid reference Centred NC 7672 0970 (34m by 12m) (2 map features)
Map sheet NC70NE
Geographical Area SUTHERLAND
Civil Parish ROGART

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