MHG54012 - Possible clearance cairn, Mount Eagle Forest
Summary
Possible prehistoric clearance cairn recorded during field survey.
Type and Period (1)
- CLEARANCE CAIRN? (Neolithic to Late Iron Age - 4000 BC? to 560 AD?)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A moss-covered mound of stones, which is probably clearance material, approximately 4m in diameter and 1m high. It is situated 200m upslope and to the north of two clearance cairns. It would be expected that clearance cairns would be found in the area, associated with early cultivation and reflective of prehistoric settlement. <1>
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Map
Location
| Grid reference | NH 6500 5823 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH65NE |
| Geographical Area | ROSS AND CROMARTY |
| Civil Parish | KNOCKBAIN |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Investigations/Events (1)
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