MHG62347 - Clearance cairn - Raemore Wood, Lairg

Summary

Clearance cairn in Raemore Wood, Lairg

Type and Period (1)

  • CLEARANCE CAIRN (Post Medieval - 1560 AD? to 1900 AD?)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

In July 2015, a walkover survey was undertaken at Raemore Wood, Lairg by Anne Coombs on behalf of the Forestry Commission Scotland to identify and demarcate archaeological sites in advance of pre-stocking operations.

Site 7: This clearance cairn is c.8m across and c.1m high with a slight hollow in the centre. The site was marked by by gps and taped around the high tree stumps c.5m from the edge of the site. <1>

NGR adjusted based on 2016 aerial photographs. <2>

Sources/Archives (2)

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred NC 5483 0444 (9m by 9m) (2 map features)
Map sheet NC50SW
Geographical Area SUTHERLAND
Civil Parish LAIRG

Finds (0)

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Related Investigations/Events (1)

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