MHG55796 - Mound - Fastly, Farr, Sutherland
Summary
A slight mound, possibly a natural feature or peat stack, was seen near Fastly, Farr, Sutherland, during a walkover survey in 2007 prior to a proposed wind farm development.
Type and Period (3)
- MOUND (Unknown date)
- NATURAL FEATURE? (Unknown date)
- CLEARANCE CAIRN? (Unknown date)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A slight mound, possibly a natural feature or peat stack, was seen near Fastly, Farr, Sutherland, during a walkover survey by Highland Archaeology Services in Oct 2007 prior to a proposed wind farm development. The feature was seen in the vicinity of the proposed position of the northern turbine. <1>
This feature was visited again in 2012 by Highland Archaeology Services during a walkover survey prior to the proposed development of a wind farm to the southeast of Bettyhill. It measured c.5.6m x 4.5m with a height of 0.5m. It was considered that it may have been a natural feature or a clearance cairn. <2>
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SHG23319 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Wood, J.. 2007. Bettyhill Local Scale Onshore Wind Development: Appendix to Environmental Statement. Highland Archaeology Services Ltd. 27/11/2007. Digital. p.20.
- <2> SHG25707 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Wood, J.. 2012. Proposed Windfarm: Bettyhill Sutherland, Scotland Cultural Heritage Baseline Data Survey Report and Assessment. Highland Archaeology Services Ltd. Digital. p.13 No.19.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NC 73761 60798 (5m by 6m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NC76SW |
| Geographical Area | SUTHERLAND |
| Civil Parish | FARR |
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Investigations/Events (2)
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