MHG12916 - Burnt Mound, Invershin
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Scheduled Ancient Monument Management Plan, 1st April 2003 to 31st March 2008. HS, 11/03/03. See assoc. docs. File.
J Aitken : 25/03/03
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NH59NE 22 5787 9681.
At NH 5787 9681, on a natural shelf, is a burnt mound. It is about 13.0m diameter by 1.0m high and the crescent-formed E side opens onto wettish ground. A stream passes 30.0m to the SE. Rabbit burrowing reveals blackened earth, heat-stained stone fragments and splinters of charcoal. Surveyed at 1:10 000 & 1:2500. Visited by OS (J M) 2 November 1976.
No change to previous report.
Visited by RCAHMS (JRS) October 1989
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 5786 9681 (16m by 16m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH59NE |
| Geographical Area | SUTHERLAND |
| Civil Parish | CREICH |
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External Links (2)
- http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/SM5497 (Online designation description (Historic Environment Scotland))
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/13004 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)
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