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Torranreach

Burnt Mound (Prehistoric)(Possible)

Site Name Torranreach

Classification Burnt Mound (Prehistoric)(Possible)

Alternative Name(s) Lat 229

Canmore ID 8581

Site Number ND23NE 14

NGR ND 2876 3615

Datum OSGB36 - NGR

Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/8581

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Administrative Areas

  • Council Highland
  • Parish Latheron
  • Former Region Highland
  • Former District Caithness
  • Former County Caithness

Archaeology Notes

ND23NE 14 2876 3615.

ND 2876 3615. A possibly prehistoric mound, 13 by 12.5m, with erosion at the summit revealing burnt stone. A hollow, 5 by 3.5m, adjacent on the NW, has at its edges upright slabs which may represent a structure.

C E Batey 1982.

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Field Visit (1982)

ND 2876 3615. A possibly prehistoric mound, 13 by 12.5m, with erosion at the summit revealing burnt stone. A hollow, 5 by 3.5m, adjacent on the NW, has at its edges upright slabs which may represent a structure.

C E Batey 1982.

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