MHG58011 - Clearance Cairn - Tighchuig, Strathglass
Summary
A field clearance heap identified at Tighchuig, Strathglass during a walk over survey by Highland Archaeology Services in 2010.
Type and Period (1)
- CLEARANCE CAIRN (Post Medieval - 1560 AD? to 1900 AD?)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A field clearance heap, approximately 4.6m x 7.5m identified in a walkover survey at Tighchuig, Strathglass, undertaken by Highland Archaeology Services in 2010 in advance of a proposed log cabin development and associated hydro-electric scheme. <1>
In the subsequent watching brief by Highland Archaeology Services in 2011, this clearance cairn was found on investigation to be considerably larger (c.23m x c.14.5m) than previously recorded, much of it lying just below the topsoil. It comprises a large number of stones, most between 0.15m and 0.5m, spread along the eastern slope of a small water course, the bed of which was also stony, but with a higher proportion of small stones. The top 0.3m of the feature was removed by the groundworks; at least as much again survives below formation level. It is possible that it represents more than one phase of clearance. <2>
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SHG25745 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Wood, J.. 2010. Tighchuig: Walk-over Survey. Highland Archaeology Services Ltd. Digital. Feature F17. XY
- <2> SHG25412 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Higgins, P. & Wood, J.. 2011. Tighchuig (Eagle Brae) Struy, Strath Glass: Watching Brief Report. Highland Archaeology Services Ltd. Digital. Feature F17.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 3891 3762 (6m by 6m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH33NE |
| Civil Parish | KILMORACK |
| Geographical Area | INVERNESS |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Investigations/Events (2)
External Links (1)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/349429/tighchuig (Link to Canmore record online)
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