MHG62388 - Clearance cairn - Red Burn, Edderton

Summary

Clearance cairn, Red Burn

Type and Period (1)

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

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

In August 2015, a walkover survey was undertaken in Morangie Forest, Edderton by Anne Coombs on behalf of the Forestry Commission Scotland to identify and demarcate archaeological sites in advance of pre-thinning operations.

Clearance cairn; it may be that the nearby ruined farmstead (see MHG20807/20851) have been cleared in the past and removed to the edge of the nearby rides where there are 2 large clearance cairns (also see MHG62389). <1>

Note: Site not visible on aerial photographs so location approximate. (T. Blackie 7/10/21)

Sources/Archives (1)

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred NH 7313 8354 (8m by 8m) (2 map features)
Map sheet NH78SW
Geographical Area ROSS AND CROMARTY
Civil Parish EDDERTON

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