MHG62454 - Field system/clearance cairns - Achadh Mor (Allt an Achaid Mhoir), Loch Garve
Summary
Field system/clearance cairns at Achadh Mor
Type and Period (2)
- FIELD SYSTEM (Early Bronze Age to Late Iron Age - 2400 BC? to 560 AD?)
- CAIRNFIELD (Early Bronze Age to 19th Century - 2400 BC? to 1900 AD?)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
Between May and August 2012, a survey was undertaken by the North of Scotland Archaeological Society (NoSAS) to identify, survey, and record the archaeological remains at Achadh Mor, Loch Garve.
Site 26; Field system. Associated with the hut circle (see MHG62449) is a field system of 4 cairns:
Cairn 008 at NH 41967 60173 Moss covered heap of stones with diameter of 6m and height c0.75m
Cairn 009 at NH 41973 60157 Heap of stones with diameter 10m and height of 1m
Cairn 010 at NH 41979 60141 8m diameter and c0.75m height
Cairn 056 at NH 41985 60186 in thick trees a flattish cairn 6m in diameter <1>
Note: Sites not visible on aerial photographs so location approximate. (T. Blackie 11/1/22)
Sources/Archives (1)
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 4197 6016 (33m by 61m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH46SW |
| Geographical Area | ROSS AND CROMARTY |
| Civil Parish | CONTIN |
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