MHG56702 - Possible Cairn - Valtos by Staffin, Skye
Summary
A possible Cairn at Valtos by Staffin, Skye, recorded during a walkover survey in 2002.
Type and Period (2)
- MOUND (Unknown date)
- CAIRN? (Bronze Age - 2400 BC? to 551 BC?)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A large cone shaped grassy mound lying in the corner of a small field, seen during a rapid walkover survey by M Wildgoose in 2002 in advance of a proposed woodland creation scheme. The mound was roughly circular, about 15m in diameter and stood to 2.5m high. The northeast and south sides of the mound had been quarried for stone. These quarries were now grassed over. May be a natural feature. <1>
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Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NG 5137 6337 (35m by 35m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NG56SW |
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Related Investigations/Events (1)
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