MHG8011 - Possible kerb cairn - Cnoc Na Moine
Summary
Possible kerb cairn, with an intrusive cist.
Type and Period (3)
- CAIRN (Bronze Age - 2400 BC? to 551 BC?)
- KERB CAIRN? (Bronze Age - 2400 BC? to 551 BC?)
- CIST (Bronze Age - 2400 BC? to 551 BC?)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
NH67SW 21 6026 7257.
At NH 6026 7257 on a false crest, amongst stone clearance heaps (See NH67SW 20) is a turf-covered cairn measuring c.8.0m in diameter and c.0.6m high. Exposed to the W of centre in the upper level of the cairn material is an intrusive cist formed by four stones on edge, oriented N to S and measuring 0.8m by 0.4m at the S end and 0.3m at the N end. The E stone appears to have partly fallen inwards.
Visited by OS (R L) 4 November 1970.
Surveyed at 1/2500 Visited by OS (I S S) 23 August 1972.
Described as a possible kerbed cairn by John Wombell. Visited during reconnaissance in January 2011. <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. . 13, No. 67.
- <1> SHG25081 Text/Correspondence: Wombell, J. 01/2011. Notes for the HER: Cnoc na Moine. Yes. Digital.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 6025 7257 (14m by 14m) (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/13785 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)
Comments and Feedback
Do you have any more information about this record? Please feel free to comment with information and photographs, or ask any questions, using the "Disqus" tool below. Comments are moderated, and we aim to respond/publish as soon as possible.