MHG379 - Possible Cairn, Lang Well
Summary
Site of possible late neolithic-early bronze age cairn.
Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
This cairn, previously noted by OS, was not located during a pre-afforestation survey by Headland Archaeology (NMRS MS 899/93, no.10).
C Moloney and L Baker (Headland Archaeology) 13 July 1998; NMRS MS 899/93, no.10
No change. Visited by OS (J M) 23 November 1982.
Overlooking a valley is a slight mound approximately 6m in diameter and 0.4m high. It is composed of earth and stone, with its centre hollowed. It is possibly a cairn, but too mutilated for any degree of certainty.
Visited by OS (R L) 29 February 1968.
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Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred ND 1015 2200 (14m by 14m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ND12SW |
| Civil Parish | LATHERON |
| Geographical Area | CAITHNESS |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
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External Links (1)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/8076 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)
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