MHG56770 - Clearance spread - Dirr Wood, Dores
Summary
A spread of clearance stones probably C20 in date at Dirr Wood, Dores.
Type and Period (1)
- CLEARANCE CAIRN (19th Century to 21st Century - 1801 AD? to 2100 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 spread of clearance stones, probably of a modern date, measuring 18m by 14m in size. [Feature numbers AC/F155]. <1>
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Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 5881 3273 (20m by 20m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH53SE |
| Civil Parish | DORES |
| Geographical Area | INVERNESS |
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