MHG63943 - Possible Clearance Cairn - Coul-na-bottach

Summary

A large scattered collection of stones.

Type and Period (1)

  • CLEARANCE CAIRN? (Post Medieval - 1560 AD? to 1900 AD?)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

A walkover survey was undertaken at Strathglass and Strathfarrar by Spencer-Jones R. and North S. of NoSAS between 2021 and 2024.

Site C16: Cairn. At the base of a sloping rock face to the north is a large scattered collection of stones measuring 5 x 4 metres, sloping down to southeast. No apparent structure or boundary. Seems to be a clearance cairn, although no obvious field working nearby. <1>

NGR adjusted based on 2023 vertical aerial photographs. <2>

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Map

Location

Grid reference Centred NH 4584 4630 (12m by 12m) (2 map features)
Map sheet NH44NE
Civil Parish KILMORACK
Geographical Area INVERNESS

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