MHG1993 - Burnt Mound, Hill of Yarrows
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- None recorded
Full Description
NMRS record of a burnt mound at ND 3016 4333. No further information.
ND34SW 89 30204 43265.
This burnt mound is situated immediately W of an area of wet ground at the foot of the E flank of the Hill of Yarrows. Crescentic on plan, with its open side facing E, the grass- and heather-grown mound measures 5m from N to S by 3.5m transversely and up to 1m in height. The mound lies in a small area of rough ground between areas of improved ground that are depicted on the 1st edition of the OS 6-inch map (Caithness 1877, sheet xxix).
(YARROWS04 238)
Visited by RCAHMS (AGCH) 30 June 2004
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred ND 3016 4333 (16m by 16m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ND34SW |
| Civil Parish | WICK |
| Geographical Area | CAITHNESS |
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External Links (1)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/9100 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)
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