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Strath Tirry
Burnt Mound (Prehistoric)
Site Name Strath Tirry
Classification Burnt Mound (Prehistoric)
Alternative Name(s) Cnoc Olasdail
Canmore ID 5163
Site Number NC51NE 5
NGR NC 5522 1746
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/5163
- Council Highland
- Parish Lairg
- Former Region Highland
- Former District Sutherland
- Former County Sutherland
NC51NE 5 5522 1746.
Two subcircular mounds.
R J Mercer 1980
This is a kidney-shaped burnt mound, at NC 5522 1746, on the slope at the edge of damp ground. It measures 10.0m by 8.0m across by 0.6m high; a heavy turf cover prevents examination of the content.
Visited by OS (JM) 17 June 1981
No change to existing record.
Visited by RCAHMS (JRS) 17 October 1989
Field Visit (17 June 1981)
This is a kidney-shaped burnt mound, at NC 5522 1746, on the slope at the edge of damp ground. It measures 10.0m by 8.0m across by 0.6m high; a heavy turf cover prevents examination of the content.
Visited by OS (JM) 17 June 1981
Field Visit (17 October 1989)
No change to existing record.
Visited by RCAHMS (JRS) 17 October 1989
