MHG54015 - Clearance cairns, Mount Eagle Forest
Summary
Two moss-covered clearance cairns were recorded during field survey. They were recorded as 3m and 4m in diameter. A prehistoric date is suggested, part of the evidence for prehistoric cultivation in this area.
Type and Period (1)
- CLEARANCE CAIRN (Neolithic to Late Iron Age - 4000 BC? to 560 AD?)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
Two clearance cairns recorded during field survey, as feature 17 and feature 18.
Feature 17 is a moss-covered clearance cairn of stone, 4m in diameter and 0.75m high. It is situated 10m from a
similar clearance cairn at 235m OD and reflects early cultivation of the area.
Feature 18 is a moss-covered clearance cairn of stone, 3m in diameter and 0.75m high. It is situated 10m from a
similar clearance cairn at 235m OD and reflects early cultivation of the area. <1>
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 6492 5850 (31m by 4m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH65NW |
| Geographical Area | ROSS AND CROMARTY |
| Civil Parish | KNOCKBAIN |
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