Achrasker
Burnt Mound(S) (Prehistoric)(Possible), Structure (Period Unassigned)
Site Name Achrasker
Classification Burnt Mound(S) (Prehistoric)(Possible), Structure (Period Unassigned)
Canmore ID 91648
Site Number NC96SE 75
NGR NC 989 635
NGR Description centred on NC 9899 6355
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/91648
- Council Highland
- Parish Reay
- Former Region Highland
- Former District Caithness
- Former County Caithness
NC96SE 75 centred on 989 635
Structure (45): Dimensions: 3m x 2m. Height 1m. Rectilinear grass-covered structure with four course of drystone walling visible.
Orientation: N-S. Elevation: 175ft OD.
Cairns (46). Dimensions: 3m x 2.5m. height 1m. Two subcircular grass-covered mounds of stone. Elevation: 175 ft OD.
R Mercer 1985
A possible burnt mound (NMRS, MS 738/25, no.6) was recorded, during the course of a pre-afforestation survey by AOC (Scotland) Ltd, to the N of the Achvarasdal Burn. It comprises two oval mounds, set side by side, with a sheltered hollow between. The larger mound measures 4.5m by 2m and is 0.9m high; the smaller mound is 3m by 1.5m and is 0.7m high. The shape and siting of this feature possibly are suggestive of a burnt mound.
A Smith and D Rankin, AOC (Scotland) Ltd, November 1995; NMRS MS 738/25
NC 993 634 (centre) A pre-afforestation survey was carried out on behalf of Historic Scotland by AOC (Scotland) Ltd in November 1995, covering slightly less than 1sq km of land at Achrasker, 3km SE of Reay. Nine sites had already been recorded in the area by the RCAHMS. The survey found that some of the known sites were more extensive than previously recorded, and in addition discovered several new sites, including:
NC 9899 6355 Mound (?burnt mound) (NC96SE 75).
Sponsor: Historic Scotland
AOC (Scotland) Ltd 1996
Field Visit (1985)
Structure (45): Dimensions: 3m x 2m. Height 1m. Rectilinear grass-covered structure with four course of drystone walling visible.
Orientation: N-S. Elevation: 175ft OD.
Cairns (46). Dimensions: 3m x 2.5m. height 1m. Two subcircular grass-covered mounds of stone. Elevation: 175 ft OD.
R Mercer 1985
Field Visit (November 1995)
A possible burnt mound (NMRS, MS 738/25, no.6) was recorded, during the course of a pre-afforestation survey by AOC (Scotland) Ltd, to the N of the Achvarasdal Burn. It comprises two oval mounds, set side by side, with a sheltered hollow between. The larger mound measures 4.5m by 2m and is 0.9m high; the smaller mound is 3m by 1.5m and is 0.7m high. The shape and siting of this feature possibly are suggestive of a burnt mound.
A Smith and D Rankin, AOC (Scotland) Ltd, November 1995; NMRS MS 738/25
