MHG8008 - Burnt Mound, Balnacraig
Summary
No summary available.
Type and Period (1)
- BURNT MOUND (Undated)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
NH67SW 24 6450 7070.
NH 645 707. Burnt Mound, Balnacraig: The remains of what may be a burnt mound stand on the N bank of an unnamed stream. The mound measures 11.3m in diameter, stands 1m high and consists of ashy sand and burnt stone. RCAHMS 1979, visited 1978.
NH 6450 7070. The turf-covered burnt mound is as described above. Generally it is ill-defined with a depression on the S side facing the stream.
Surveyed at 1:2500.
Visited by OS (J B) 16 February 1981.
This feature was located and surveyed during a site walkover in March 2011. It was found to be covered by trees, grass and other vegetation. No burned material could be seen. <1>
Sources/Archives (2)
- --- SHG2670 Text/Report: RCAHMS. 1979. The Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland. The archaeological sites and monuments of Easter Ross, Ross and Cromarty District, Highland Region. . 22, No. 178.
- <1> SHG25205 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Wood, J.. 03/2011. Archaeological Desk-Based and Walkover Survey: Proposed Alness and Cambusmore Electricity Substations. Highland Archaeology Services Ltd. Digital. Site 2, p 8, Plate 2.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 6450 7070 (10m by 10m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH67SW |
| Geographical Area | ROSS AND CROMARTY |
| Civil Parish | ALNESS |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Investigations/Events (1)
External Links (1)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/13788 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)
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