Leathad Bad Na Crubaig
Burnt Mound (Prehistoric)
Site Name Leathad Bad Na Crubaig
Classification Burnt Mound (Prehistoric)
Canmore ID 6163
Site Number NC73SW 21
NGR NC 7382 3206
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/6163
- Council Highland
- Parish Kildonan
- Former Region Highland
- Former District Sutherland
- Former County Sutherland
NC73SW 21 7382 3206.
At NC 7382 3206, situated close to a settlement of hut circles (NC73SE 5), is a low heather-covered burnt mound. It measures 7.5m N-S by 6.0m with a distinct depression running E-W through it. A marshy water course issues immediately to the W of the mound. A trial dig revealed contents of blackened earth, burnt stones and flakes of charcoal.
Surveyed at 1:10 000.
Visited by OS (J B) 9 May 1977.
Field Visit (9 May 1977)
At NC 7382 3206, situated close to a settlement of hut circles (NC73SE 5), is a low heather-covered burnt mound. It measures 7.5m N-S by 6.0m with a distinct depression running E-W through it. A marshy water course issues immediately to the W of the mound. A trial dig revealed contents of blackened earth, burnt stones and flakes of charcoal.
Surveyed at 1:10 000.
Visited by OS (J B) 9 May 1977.
