MHG9836 - Burnt Mound, Baledigle

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NC94SW 6 9135 4193.
Situated adjacent to a burn and close to a hut circle (NC94SW 5), is a heather covered burnt mound. It has a splayed U shape and measures 7.5m NE-SW by 9.5m with max height of 0.8m. The open end in NE is unusual in facing away from the nearby burn. Erosion in the bank of the mound reveals a content of blackened earth, burnt stone and charcoal.
Surveyed at 1:10000. Visited by OS (J B) 9 May 1977.

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Grid reference Centred NC 9134 4193 (16m by 16m) (2 map features)
Map sheet NC94SW
Geographical Area SUTHERLAND
Civil Parish FARR

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