MHG10657 - Burnt Mound, Clachan Burn, Achamore
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Full Description
NC75NW 59 7404 5770.
At NC 7404 5770 beside the Clachan Burn is a U shaped burnt mound measuring 9.5m north south by 9.0m with a maximum height of 1.2m. A trial dig revealed friable stones. A considerable number of large unburnt stones lie on the rim of the mound. In the centre there is a prone unburnt boulder. The origin and purpose of these stones is unknown.
Surveyed at 1:10,000. Visited by OS (J B) 1 September 1977.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred NC 7404 5771 (16m by 16m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NC75NW |
| Geographical Area | SUTHERLAND |
| Civil Parish | FARR |
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External Links (1)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/6264 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)
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