MHG7306 - Fairy Hillock, Nairn
Summary
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Type and Period (2)
- MOOT HILL (Undated)
- (Alternate Type) NATURAL FEATURE (Undated)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
Fairy Hillock (NAT) OS 6" map, (1938)
The Fairy Hillock or Witches' Hillock is an artificial mound on the sea-bank, probably a moot-hill.
G Bain 1893.
The mound is completely overgrown with gorse, which made it impossible to take measurements, and appears to be natural.
However the flattish top is about 4m diameter and maximum height on N side is 3.5 metres.
Visited by OS (E G C) 29 November 1961.
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Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 8762 5701 (20m by 20m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH85NE |
| Civil Parish | NAIRN |
| Geographical Area | NAIRN |
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External Links (1)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/15144 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)
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