CLEARANCE CAIRN
An irregularly constructed, generally unstructured, mound of stones. Often, but not necessarily, circular. Normally a byproduct of field clearance for agricultural purposes.
Field Clearance Cairn (Non-Preferred) | Small Cairn (Non-Preferred)
Classifications
Related Terms
| Term | Note |
|---|---|
| BOUNDARY CAIRN | A cairn used to indicate the limit of an area or a piece of land. |
| CAIRN | A monument featuring a bank or mound constructed primarily of stone. Use specific term where known. |
| CAIRNFIELD | A group of cairns in close proximity to each other, the majority of which are clearance cairns. |
| FIELD SYSTEM | An area of land, often enclosed, used for cultivation or the grazing of livestock. Includes both single enclosures and more complex groups of fields. |
| RIG AND FURROW | A series of ridges (rigs), separated by furrows, created by ploughing. |
