MHG61653 - Clearance cairn - Aigas forest, Beauly
Summary
Clearance cairn in Aigas forest near Beauly
Type and Period (1)
- CLEARANCE CAIRN (Post Medieval - 1560 AD? to 1900 AD?)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
The North of Scotland Archaeological Society (NoSAS) undertook a desk-based assessment followed by a walk-over survey at the request of Aigas Community Forest Trust in 2015/16. The forest was bought in April 2015 from the Forestry Commission under the Forestry Land Scheme. The Forest Trust was required to undertake an archaeological survey of the forest as part of its scoping for a Forest Design Plan. A variety of features were identified, many of which relate to the early years of the forest in mid-19th century.
Site 75. Large cairn, c.14m across tumbled stone with possible bedrock at top (N). Nearby another smaller outcrop both on area of flatish ground with possible clearance. <1>
Note: Site not visible on aerial photographs so location approximate. (T. Blackie 13/3/20)
Sources/Archives (1)
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 4610 4218 (15m by 15m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH44SE |
| Civil Parish | KILMORACK |
| Geographical Area | INVERNESS |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Investigations/Events (1)
External Links (1)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/354823 (Link to HES Canmore record)
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