MHG63786 - Possible Burnt Mound - Allt Goibhre 'T'
Summary
A possible 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
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Full Description
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 90: This possible burnt mound is located to the S of the stalkers track at Auchederson, and comprises an horseshoe-shaped mound with an opening to the E. The mound measures 10.5m E-W x 7.5m overall with banks spread 1.8>2.8m wide and standing 0.4>0.6m high (highest on the S-downslope side). There is a marked depression in the centre of the feature, but no water course currently runs in close proximity to the site. Covered in bracken, heather and deer grass. <1>
Location based on SEPA LiDAR data. <2>
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> 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 90.
- <2> SHG29248 Dataset/Geospatial Data: Atkins & BLOM. 2011-12. LiDAR for Scotland Phase 1 - DSM. Atkins & Blom. XY
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 4654 5051 (20m by 20m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH45SE |
| Geographical Area | ROSS AND CROMARTY |
| Civil Parish | URRAY |
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