MHG62456 - 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 25; Field system. Associated with the hut circle (see MHG62450) is a field system of 7 cairns:
Cairn 001, at NH 41883 60221 - 6m x 5m x1.0,
Cairn 002, at NH 41877 60216 - 5m x 2m x 0.5,
Cairn 003, at NH 41893 60257 - 3m diam x 0.75 with short tail
Cairn 004, at NH 41902 60257 - 6m x 8m x 0.75
Cairn 005, at NH 41903 60274 - 5m diam x 0.5m
Cairn 006, at NH 41886 60271
Cairn 007, at NH 41895 60282 <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 4188 6024 (44m by 78m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH46SW |
| Geographical Area | ROSS AND CROMARTY |
| Civil Parish | CONTIN |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Investigations/Events (1)
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