MHG65876 - Clearance cairns - Leirinmore
Summary
Two possible clearance-cairns.
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Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A rapid coastal zone assessment survey was conducted by GUARD in the Autumn of 1997 commissioned by Historic Scotland from the Viking and Early Settlement Archaeological Research Project based at the University of Glasgow.
On a plateau in the lea of an area of raised ground at the S and c 100 m from the cliff-edge are two possible clearance-cairns. The south example measures 7 m NNE-SSW by 2 rn and is a pronounced, grassed hummock that is very green compared to the surrounding landscape. There is a large quantity of stone showing through the overgrowth. At the SE of this, about 3.5 m away is a very similar feature which measures 9 m NE-SW by 2 m. These mounds are located in an area of outcrops and, while they may be natural, they do have the appearance of having been manually dumped. <1>
Note: Site not visible on aerial photographs so location based on grid coordinates. (TB 11/5/26)
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred NC 4226 6740 (38m by 38m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NC46NW |
| Geographical Area | SUTHERLAND |
| Civil Parish | DURNESS |
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