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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

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  • Council Highland
  • Parish Kildonan
  • Former Region Highland
  • Former District Sutherland
  • Former County Sutherland

Archaeology Notes

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.

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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.

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