MHG31273 - Mound In Woods, S of Ardross Castle
Summary
No summary available.
Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
Large mound reported in wood following partial clearance of rhododendrons.
Site visit by HAW 30/10/2002. Mound in area of GR. Not a natural feature, though probably blends into natural slope at W end. Over 100 m long and over 5m high in places. Still tree covered, but looks as though east end may be built in part of piled stones (large). Middle section (on N) seems to be more largely soil formed and W end combination of large and small stones and earth (ie where tree falls make it possible to see anything). On the S side a substantial wall approaches the mound at a slight angle and runs beside and then beyond it some distance. In places this wall is built of large boulders stacked two deep and up to three high. On the N side a rectangular heap of stones approaches the mound at right angles. This area is shown on 1st ed OS as woodland, with nothing else marked in this area. These are obviously pre woodland features, but date and functions unknown. Recommend a fuller examination and survey/location of the features.
Sources/Archives (0)
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 6089 7388 (80m by 80m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH67SW |
| Geographical Area | ROSS AND CROMARTY |
| Civil Parish | ROSSKEEN |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Investigations/Events (0)
External Links (0)
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.