MHG63510 - Possible shepherd's cairn - Sgòran Liath
Summary
A possible shepherd's or marker cairn at Sgòran Liath.
Type and Period (1)
- MARKER CAIRN? (Unknown date)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A possible shepherd's or marker cairn at Sgòran Liath was visited and noted during a walkover survey by Headland Archaeology in 2004 in advance of the proposed Glenkirk Wind farm. It was recorded as a small mound of stones on top of an area of higher ground. <1>
GIS spatial data adjusted slightly to where the feature is visible on vertical aerial photography taken in 2023. <2>
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SHG24289 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Headland Archaeology Ltd. 2005. Glenkirk Wind Farm; Environmental Statement: Chapter 10: Cultural Heritage. Headland Archaeology Ltd. . Paper and Digital. Site 4.
- <2> SHG29455 Image/Photograph(s)/Aerial Photograph/Vertical: Get Mapping. 2023. Getmapping aerial photography 2023. XY
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 8692 3137 (16m by 16m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH83SE |
| Civil Parish | MOY AND DALAROSSIE |
| Geographical Area | INVERNESS |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Investigations/Events (1)
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