MHG54671 - Burnt mound - Strath Brora
Summary
A possible burnt mound at Strath Brora.
Type and Period (1)
- BURNT MOUND (Neolithic to Late Iron Age - 4000 BC? to 560 AD?)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A possible burnt mound at Strath Brora.
A walkover survey by C Dagg in 2007 in advance of the second phase of native woodland planting on Kilbraur common grazings located eight previously unrecorded hut circles NC 8030 1057, NC 79995 1045, NC 7906 1004, NC 8033 1038, NC 8028 1030, NC 7942 1012, NC 7944 1009, and NC 7996 0998 all with associated field systems and a possible burnt mound at NC 7894 0996. Turf dykes and marker cairns associated with the early modern township (NC71SE 4) on the S side of the River Brora were also recorded.
Funder: Sylvestrus Ltd
C Dagg 2007 <1>
GIS spatial data amended in 2019 according to location of site as seen on 2009 vertical APs. <2>
Sources/Archives (2)
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NC 7894 0997 (13m by 13m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NC70NE |
| Geographical Area | SUTHERLAND |
| Civil Parish | CLYNE |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Investigations/Events (0)
External Links (1)
- http://canmore.rcahms.gov.uk/en/site/306937/ (View RCAHMS Canmore record for this site)
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