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MHG659362 - Possible burial cairn - Ard Neackie

Summary

A 5 m wide sub-circular structure which stands to 0.3-0.4 m high, with a 1 m diameter circular depression in the middle.

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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 the north side of the tombola is a 5 m wide sub-circular structure which stands to 0.3-0.4 m high, with a 1 m diameter circular depression in the middle. This site is mostly grassed over but there is some stone evident including four massive boulders at the north side. There is also a large orthostat protruding through the turf at the south side.

Note: the authors conclude "This may be the old kiln referred to in the NMRS (NC 45 NW 15) after a site visit by OS in 1978 which has clearly been given the wrong grid-reference (NC 4476 5982) as there is nothing at that point." However, a circular feature is visible on the 2023 AP at that site. (see MHG11912) <1>

NGR adjusted based on 2020 vertical aerial photographs. <2>

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Grid reference	Centred NC 4470 5982 (10m by 10m) (2 map features)
Map sheet	NC45NW
Geographical Area	SUTHERLAND
Civil Parish	DURNESS

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