MHG56883 - Stone mounds - Balnakiel Bay
Summary
A series of stone mounds was reported to the Highland Council as the possible site of multiple graves at Balnakiel Bay.
Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A Mr C Butters reported finding what he thought to be a series of possible grave sites in the sand dunes at Balnakeil Bay, Faraid Head near Lairg in Sutherland. He reported a series of stone mounds on the beach on the 5th of May 1999 to Mr Donald Mitchell of Durness Visitor Centre. Mr Mitchell visited the site and considered it site to have potential as he noted that the larger mound was almost at right angles to the shore. However, he also wondered if the mounds may be part of a relic boulder beach below the sand. <1>
It is unclear if the site was looked at by an archaeologist as there is no further record of any investigation at the site.
Sources/Archives (1)
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NC 3860 7050 (6m by 7m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NC37SE |
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.