MHG65536 - Cairnfield - An Slugan
Summary
A number of clearance cairns 3-5 m in diameter.
Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
Four hut-circles and seven small cairns, lying above a track on the lower, east-facing slope of Creag Phitiulais above the Milton Burn, were recorded during a pre-afforestation survey at Craig Pityoulish and Craiggowrie.
A number of clearance cairns 3-5 m in diameter and up to 0.5 m in height.
Note: Site not visible on aerial photographs so location based on report map site positions and SEPA LiDAR data. <2>.
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SHG20967 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Dalland M/Holden T. 1999. Forestry Survey: Pityoulish Estate - Craig Pityoulish and Craiggowrie, Aviemore, Highland. Headland Archaeology Ltd. 01/07/1999. Digital (scanned as PDF). Site 14.
- <2> SHG29248 Dataset/Geospatial Data: Atkins & BLOM. 2011-12. LiDAR for Scotland Phase 1 - DSM. Atkins & Blom. XY
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 9390 1356 (49m by 156m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH91SW |
| Civil Parish | DUTHIL AND ROTHIEMURCHUS |
| Geographical Area | BADENOCH AND STRATHSPEY |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Investigations/Events (1)
External Links (1)
- https://trove.scot/place/157916 ( View record on the HES Trove website)
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