MHG41410 - Clearance cairns - River Oykel

Summary

A area of clearance cairns to the north of the River Oykel.

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  • None recorded

Full Description

A area of clearance cairns to the north of the River Oykel.

At NC 42410114 situated on a false crest is a hut circle measuring 8.0m SE-NW by 6.5m within a slight earth and stone wall of 2m average spread, with a simple entrance in the SE. The area surrounding the hut has a few clearance heaps upon it, but the ground is still of a very stony nature. 200 metres to the N, a small area of clearance heaps and cleared ground is possibly associated with the hut. No measurable plots were noted.
Surveyed at 1:10 000 Visited by OS (J B) 22 September 1976.

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Location

Grid reference Centred NC 4240 0138 (169m by 180m) (2 map features)
Map sheet NC40SW
Geographical Area SUTHERLAND
Civil Parish KINCARDINE

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