MHG54263 - Possible prehistoric field system - Cnoc na Moine
Summary
Numerous well defined, circular cairns were recorded during reconnaissance on Cnoc na Moine.
Type and Period (2)
- FIELD SYSTEM (Bronze Age - 2400 BC? to 551 BC?)
- CAIRNFIELD (Early Bronze Age to Late Iron Age - 2400 BC? to 560 AD?)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
Numerous cairns were recorded on the S side of Cnoc na Moine. They differ in character from those to the N and E (see MHG54262), in that they are well defined, generally circular in plan, with several dished. They are comparable to the cairnfield recorded at Laikenbuie (see MHG14363). <1>
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Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 6005 7260 (581m by 172m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH67SW |
| Geographical Area | ROSS AND CROMARTY |
| Civil Parish | ALNESS |
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Related Investigations/Events (1)
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