MHG64376 - Field Clearance Cairn. - Allt an Fhidhleir
Summary
Field clearance cairn in a possible area of cultivation.
Type and Period (2)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A rapid walk-over survey of a proposed Woodland Grant Scheme application at North Applecross, Wester Ross, was undertaken by C. Dagg.
Site no. C4: Field Clearance Cairn. Above where the ground has been dug away to form a parking or turning space for the adjacent quarry, is an area of grass and bracken indicating a possible area of cultivation. There is one field clearance cairn immediately above the bank at the furthest NW corner: a low oval pile of stones measuring lm by 1.9m.<1>
NGR adjusted based on 2023 vertical aerial photographs. Grid reference refers to an area to the east, report map places the site to the south west so site based on report description as seen on Aps. <2>
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SHG21282 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Dagg C. 1999. An Archaeological Survey of a Proposed Woodland Grant Scheme at North Applecross, Wester Ross. Catherine Dagg. 30/04/1999. Digital (scanned as PDF). Site C4.
- <2> SHG29455 Image/Photograph(s)/Aerial Photograph/Vertical: Get Mapping. 2023. Getmapping aerial photography 2023.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NG 7299 5991 (13m by 12m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NG75NW |
| Geographical Area | ROSS AND CROMARTY |
| Civil Parish | APPLECROSS |
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