MHG56760 - Linear clearance cairn - Dirr Wood, Dores
Summary
A linear clearance cairn bank of an unknown date at Dirr Wood, Dores.
Type and Period (1)
- LINEAR CLEARANCE CAIRN (Post Medieval - 1560 AD? to 1900 AD)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A walkover survey was carried out by John Wombell, Anne Coombs and other members of the North of Scotland Archaeological Society (NOSAS) in April 2013 over 2.5 days of an area of Dirr Wood near Dorres. This investigation was carried out to try and put the then recently discovered late Bronze Age hoard at Dores into context with potential sites in the surrounding landscape. A linear clearance bank consisting of boulders spread up to 2m in width, measuring approximately 17m in length and 0.5m in height [Feature number BMF178]. This site was of an unknown date. <1>
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 5938 3342 (18m by 13m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH53SE |
| Civil Parish | DORES |
| Geographical Area | INVERNESS |
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