MHG7071 - Site of cairnfield, Carna Caillich
Summary
The former site of a cairnfield, now completely destroyed by afforestation.
Type and Period (3)
- FIELD SYSTEM (Early Bronze Age to Late Iron Age - 2400 BC? to 560 AD?)
- CAIRNFIELD (Early Bronze Age to Late Iron Age - 2400 BC? to 560 AD?)
- LYNCHET (Early Bronze Age to Late Iron Age - 2400 BC? to 560 AD?)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
NH94SW 6 906 423.
(Area centred NH 906 422) Field clearance.
Visible on RAF Aps CPE/Scot/UK/184: 2492-3 - flown 9 October 1946.
Centred at NH 906 423 is a field system marked by stone clearance heaps and lynchets, similar to those contemporary with hut circles. The system is partly concealed by deep heather and peat but three plots measured respectively about 40m by 15m, 30m by 20m and 40m by 25m. No hut circles are evident.
Visited by OS (R L) 27 January 1971.
This extensive group of small cairns is situated on the SE slopes of Carn na Caillich.
RCAHMS 1978, Visited April 1978. <1>
The cairnfield has been entirely destroyed by afforestation.
J O'Sullivan and D Rankin, AOC (Scotland) Ltd, December 1995; NMRS MS 738/28 <2>
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SHG2672 Text/Report: RCAHMS. 1978. The Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland. The archaeological sites and monuments of Nairn District, Highland Region. . 14, No. 85.
- <2> SHG20953 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: O'Sullivan, J and Rankin, D. 12/1995. Forestry Survey: Coulmony, Cawdor Estate, Highland Region. AOC (Scotland) Ltd. 01/01/1996. p 3.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 9067 4244 (552m by 555m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH94SW |
| Civil Parish | ARDCLACH |
| Geographical Area | NAIRN |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (2)
Related Investigations/Events (0)
External Links (1)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/15509 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)
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