MHG55059 - Clearance cairn, Latheronwheel
Summary
A field clearance cairn recorded during a field survey.
Type and Period (1)
- CLEARANCE CAIRN (Post Medieval - 1560 AD? to 1900 AD?)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A field clearance cairn, apparently not previously recorded, which was noted during a walkover survey in 2011. It measures approximately 5m by 2.7m. <1>
This feature was again identified during a watching brief on scrub clearance that took place in 2012. The report notes that the feature's morphology is also reminiscent of a collapsed gable of a rectangular building. <2>
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SHG25429 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Wood, J. 06/2011. Shore Park, Latheronwheel, Caithness: Archaeological Survey. Highland Archaeology Services Ltd. Digital. F1.
- <2> SHG25625 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Humphreys, P. 01/2012. Shore Park, Latheronwheel, Caithness: Gorse Clearance - Watching Brief Report. Highland Archaeology Services Ltd. Digital. Feature 4.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred ND 1876 3239 (5m by 4m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ND13SE |
| Civil Parish | LATHERON |
| Geographical Area | CAITHNESS |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Investigations/Events (2)
External Links (1)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/333228/latheronwheel (Link to online HES Canmore record)
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