MHG62324 - Clearance cairn - South Dalchork, Lairg
Summary
Clearance cairn at South Dalchork
Type and Period (1)
- CLEARANCE CAIRN (Post Medieval - 1560 AD? to 1900 AD?)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
In June 2015, a walkover survey was undertaken by Anne Coombs on behalf of the Forestry Commission Scotland to identify and demarcate archaeological sites in advance of the clear felling of a conifer plantation.
Site 4; Clearance cairn. It lies on the SW edge of the plantation outwith the trees by a maximum of c.4m. It is c.5m in diameter and c.0.5m high and covered with heather. It was marked with tape and gps and photos taken both close up and from the forestry track. <1>
Note: Site not visible on aerial photographs so location approximate. (T. Blackie 18/08/21)
Sources/Archives (1)
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NC 5781 0915 (6m by 6m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NC50NE |
| Geographical Area | SUTHERLAND |
| Civil Parish | LAIRG |
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