MHG64041 - Cultivation remains - North of Loch Leitir Easaiddh, Assynt
Summary
Area of previous cultivation indicated by the vegetation cover of grass and bracken.
Type and Period (2)
- CULTIVATION REMAINS (Post Medieval - 1560 AD? to 1900 AD?)
- CLEARANCE CAIRN (Post Medieval - 1560 AD? to 1900 AD?)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A walkover survey was carried out by C Dagg for a proposed second phase of planting at Little Assynt in February 2000.
Area of previous cultivation indicated by the vegetation cover of grass and bracken. Spaced along the north edge of this area are three clearance cairns. <1>
NGR adjusted based on 1999-2001 vertical aerial photographs. <2>
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SHG21350 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Dagg, C. 2000. An Archaeological Survey of the Proposed Extension to the Woodland Grant Scheme at Little Assynt, Assynt, Sutherland. Catherine Dagg. 01/03/2000. Digital (scanned as PDF). Site 3.
- <2> SHG27491 Image/Photograph(s)/Aerial Photograph/Vertical: Get Mapping. 1999-2001. Get Mapping colour vertical aerial photography 1999-2001 (The Millennium Map). XY
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NC 1672 2695 (84m by 72m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NC12NE |
| Geographical Area | SUTHERLAND |
| Civil Parish | ASSYNT |
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