MHG56158 - Probable burial cairn - Balblair Wood, Beauly
Summary
A probable burial cairn was recorded in Balblair Wood, Beauly, during a walkover survey by Headland Archaeology in 2009.
Type and Period (1)
- BURIAL CAIRN? (Bronze Age - 2400 BC? to 551 BC?)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A probable burial cairn was recorded in Balblair Wood, Beauly, during a walkover survey by Headland Archaeology in 2009 in advance of proposed quarry expansion. It consisted of a subcircular stony mound, approximately 9m in diameter and 0.75m high. A mature conifer in the northeast quarter had pushed over a mature deciduous tree, which was also on the mound. Several smaller trees were also present. <1>
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Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 4998 4404 (20m by 20m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH44SE |
| Civil Parish | KILMORACK |
| Geographical Area | INVERNESS |
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Investigations/Events (1)
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