MHG65474 - Possibly natural mound - Achany Wood, Inveran
Summary
A mound, possibly natural, in Achany Wood, Inveran.
Type and Period (2)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A mound, possibly natural, in Achany Wood, Inveran. First noted as a possible hut circle by Forestry staff, it was visited during a survey in 1998 by Wordsworth Archaeological services in advance of a proposed woodland planting scheme. (NOTE: all site NGRS supplied in the report are incorrect and have been corrected using comparison between the plan supplied in the report, available aerial photography, historic OS mapping and SEPA/Scottish Gov LiDAR data)
Site 3: NH 5688 9783 (corrected)
A low mound up to 1m high and measuring 8m by 6m had previously been identified as a possible hut circle on the supplied plan. There was no evidence of walling or a hollow in the centre of this mound, as would be typical for a hut circle. While it may be the very decayed remains of a structure, it is more likely to be a natural mound formed by geological processes. Recommendation: While felling of trees in this area may clarify its archaeological status, the surviving remains do not justify archaeological protection. <1>
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 5688 9783 (36m by 37m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH59NE |
| Geographical Area | SUTHERLAND |
| Civil Parish | CREICH |
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