MHG63766 - Burnt Mound - Allt Goibhre 'Q'
Summary
A burnt mound to the north of the Allt Goibhre.
Type and Period (1)
- BURNT MOUND (Bronze Age - 2400 BC? to 551 BC?)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
NOSAS members carried out a walkover survey at Cul Beag in Aug 2015.
Site Q: Burnt mound – the larger lower burnt mound of two (?three) south of hut circle H. It is oval (kidney-shaped) aligned NW-SE parallel to a small water course and measures 20m x 8m and is 1-1.5m in height. A depression in the upper NE part is 1m deep x 2.5m diameter. Grossly heather covered. <1>
A walkover survey was carried out by West Coast Archaeological Services in 2021 on behalf of Treeline Forestry Limited and Fairburn Estate in advance of proposed woodland creation schemes.
Site 65: The larger of two burnt mounds located in a shallow valley at the head of a small stream, to the south of hut circle H (Site 69). It is generally oval in shape and aligned NW-SE, parallel to the small water course and measures 16m long by 8m wide, with the banks attaining a height of 0.9>1.5m. A depression in the upper northeast sector of the feature is 0.8m deep and 2.5m in diameter. Heather and bracken covered. Erosion on the west side has revealed small fragments of burnt stone and black coloured sediments (NoSAS Site Q). <2>
Location based on SEPA LiDAR data. <3>
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SHG29219 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Marshall, M.. 2021. Field Survey at Achederson/Auchederson and Allt na Crìonaiche (Cul Beag or Allt Goibhre) 2015. North of Scotland Archaeology Society (NOSAS). Yes. Digital. Site Q.
- <2> SHG29130 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Birch, S.. 2021. Fairburn Estate Woodland Creation Schemes, Muir of Ord, Highland: Archaeological Desk Based Assessment and Walkover Surveys. West Coast Archaeological Services. 22/09/2021. Digital. Site 65. XY
- <3> SHG29248 Dataset/Geospatial Data: Atkins & BLOM. 2011-12. LiDAR for Scotland Phase 1 - DSM. Atkins & Blom.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 4605 5020 (20m by 20m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH45SE |
| Geographical Area | ROSS AND CROMARTY |
| Civil Parish | URRAY |
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