MHG836 - Mound, Lathach Nam Poiteag

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MOUND (Undated)

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A group of twelve circular, heather-covered peat mounds on the false crest of an E-facing slope. They measure 3-10m in diameter and 0.2 to 1.5m in height.
R J Mercer 1980.

Area deep-ploughed and planted with conifers. No recoverable trace of any mounds.
Visited by OS 26 September 1981.

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--- SHG2510 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Mercer, R. J. & Howell, J.M.. 1980. Archaeological field survey in northern Scotland, 1976-1979. University of Edinburgh. 30/01/1980. Paper and Digital. 95, Bra 65.

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Grid reference	Centred ND 0847 5005 (14m by 14m) (2 map features)
Map sheet	ND05SE
Civil Parish	HALKIRK
Geographical Area	CAITHNESS

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https://canmore.org.uk/site/7754 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)

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