MHG61875 - Mound or possible cairn - S of Hill of Achalone, Caithness

Summary

A mound or possible cairn to the south of Hill of Achalone, Caithness.

Type and Period (2)

MOUND? (Unknown date)
CAIRN? (Neolithic to Late Iron Age - 4000 BC? to 560 AD?)

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Full Description

A mound or possible cairn to the south of Hill of Achalone, Caithness.

A mound or possible cairn identified in LiDAR data gathered by AOC Archaeology in 2011 as part of the mitigation for the visual impact on the archaeological landscape associated with the proposed Baillie Hill windfarm, Caithness. Large mound; possible cairn. <1>

Sources/Archives (1)

<1> SHG26164 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Cavers, G.. 2012. Baillie Hill and Cnoc Freiceadain, Caithness: LiDAR Survey. AOC Archaeology Group. Digital. Site 225. XY

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Grid reference	Centred ND 0304 6270 (18m by 18m) (2 map features)
Map sheet	ND06SW
Civil Parish	REAY
Geographical Area	CAITHNESS

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Related Investigations/Events (1)

LiDAR survey - Baillie Hill and Cnoc Freiceadain, Caithness (Ref:21585) (EHG4017)

External Links (1)

http://bronzeagecaithness.aocarchaeology.com/lidar/ (View LiDAR data online)

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