MHG729 - Cairn, Creag Liath
Summary
Site of cairn.
Type and Period (1)
- CAIRN (Neolithic - 4000 BC to 2401 BC)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
Centre point = NC 993 634. A pre-afforestation survey was carried out on behalf of Historic Scotland by AOC (Scotland) Ltd in November 1995, covering slightly less than 1sq km of land at Achrasker, 3km SE of Reay. Nine sites had already been recorded in the area by the RCAHMS. The survey found that some of the known sites were more extensive than previously recorded, and in addition discovered several new sites, including:
c NC 995 631 Hut circles and cairnfield (NC 96 SE 28, 34, 35).
Sponsor: Historic Scotland
AOC (Scotland) Ltd 1996
This cairn (NMRS, MS 738/25, no.1), which measures 11m in diameter and stands over 1m in height, was recorded (at NC 9966 6305) during course of a pre-afforestation survey by AOC (Scotland) Ltd.
A Smith and D Rankin, AOC (Scotland) Ltd, November 1995; NMRS MS 738/25
On a change of slope on N-facing hill-side, cairn 9m diameter by 0.8m high. It is mainly peat-covered but a core content of medium sized rounded and angular stone is visible in the W half. N of the cairn centre, an inclined slab 0.4m broad by 0.1m thick protruding 0.3m may be the disturbed end-slab of a cist.
Surveyed at 1:10,000. Visited by OS (J M) 21 July 1981.
Sources/Archives (2)
- --- SHG108 Text/Publication/Article: AOC (Scotland) Ltd. 1996. 'Achrasker (Reay parish) , survey', Discovery and Excavation in Scotland 1996, p.73. Discovery and Excavation in Scotland. 73. 73.
- --- SHG3471 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Smith, A and Rankin, D. 1995. Report on pre-afforestation survey at Achrasker, Reay, Caithness. AOC (Scotland) Ltd. . Paper and Digital.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NC 9967 6304 (14m by 14m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NC96SE |
| Civil Parish | REAY |
| Geographical Area | CAITHNESS |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Investigations/Events (0)
External Links (1)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/7356 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)
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