MHG63767 - Burnt Mound - Allt Goibhre 'R'
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 R: Burnt Mound - the smaller upper burnt mound a few metres to the north of 1 measures 10m x 6m x 1m height and has a small hollow on its east side. A knoll to the east may have been part of this feature but it has become separated from it by the small water course. Burnt heather covers the feature. <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 66: The second burnt mound in the group of two measures 10m long x 6m wide, with banks >1.1m high. There is a small hollow located in its east side. A knoll to the east may have formed a part of this feature but has been eroded through by the small water course. Heather and bracken-covered (NoSAS Site R). <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.
- <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 66. XY
- <3> SHG29248 Dataset/Geospatial Data: Atkins & BLOM. 2011-12. LiDAR for Scotland Phase 1 - DSM. Atkins & Blom.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 4604 5021 (20m by 20m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH45SE |
| Geographical Area | ROSS AND CROMARTY |
| Civil Parish | URRAY |
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