CAIRN FIELD NOTES,
23LA321
Cairn # 1
Size Figure of Merit: 2.4 Ranking: 16
Observations: Three large flat stones form a
foundation. Multiple 2-man-lift stones
(~4) are scattered nearby which may have been part of the configuration. 2 Feb
2012
Cairn # 2
Size Figure of Merit: 6.0 Ranking: 3
Observations: Two
very large flat boulders, near the top layer, dominate this cairn. It is possible that two ~ 6” high cavities
could have served as niches. There is no
apparent disturbance. 2 Feb 2012
Cairn # 3
Size Figure of Merit: 2.4 Ranking: 17
Observations: An apparently undisturbed feature,
constructed principally with moderate-sized cobbles. 1 Feb
2012
Cairn # 4
Size Figure of Merit: 5.3 Ranking: 4
Observations: There is some minor disturbance of the SE
quadrant. Two very large flat base
stones are visible on the North and West sides.
1 Feb 2012
Cairn # 5
Size Figure
of Merit: 4.7
Ranking: 6
Observations: There is a possible minor disturbance on the
SE quadrant. Very large stones are visible
in the base on South side. 1 Feb 2012
Cairn # 6
Size Figure
of Merit: 16.4
Ranking: 1
Observations: The largest cairn of this collection and the
most solidly constructed. There is no
evidence of disturbance. Distinctive
stacked construction is evident on the downhill and uphill sides. Approximately, 6 courses on the downhill and
3 courses on the uphill can be seen. 31 Jan 2012
Cairn # 7
Size Figure
of Merit: 4.8
Ranking: 5
Observations: A 10” diameter oak is growing near the center
of this cairn. It appears to have a
major disturbance with many boulders rolled downhill (south). The grade level
is not exposed by the disturbance. Some
layering is evident on the downhill side.
31 Jan 2012
Cairn # 8
Size Figure
of Merit: 1.4
Ranking: 22
Observations: Three large (3’ to 20”) relatively flat stones
predominate. Each has been placed on top
of the underlying cobbles. 31 Jan 2012
Cairn # 9
Size Figure of Merit: 2.7 Ranking: 13
Observations: Possibly slightly disturbed on south face,
almost to grade level. Two to three
boulders pre-existing could be part of the base. A first course of large flat stones is in
evidence that were then covered with smaller cobbles. 31
Jan 2012
Cairn # 10
Size Figure
of Merit: 2.5 Ranking: 15
Observations: Consists of mostly small cobbles, with 1 or 2
two-man lift sized stones. Its condition
is undisturbed. Shows evidence of being
built on an existing boulder. 31 Jan 2012
Cairn # A
Size Figure
of Merit: 3.4
Ranking: 9
Observations: The
cairn appears to be ringed by 7 large stones, one of which was probably already
in place at the time of construction. It
shows some signs of slight disturbance, but not to grade level. 1
Feb 2012
Cairn # B
Size Figure
of Merit: 2.0
Ranking: 19
Observations: This feature may have been disturbed on the
flanks, although center cone appears to be preserved. A few large flat stones are incorporated in
the base. 31 Jan 2012
Cairn # C
Size Figure of Merit: 2.0 Ranking: 18
Observations: Cairn is probably disturbed, although not to
grade level. It consists mostly of
moderate size cobbles. 31 Jan 2012
Cairn # D
Size Figure
of Merit: 1.2
Ranking: 23
Observations: A highly disturbed feature with the center
excavated down to grade level. Two 2-man
lift sized stones remain in place. The
excavated debris is scattered on all sides.
1 Feb 2012
Cairn # E
Size Figure of Merit: 1.9 Ranking: 19
Observations: A major
excavation was done here, taking the center down about 10” below grade. The debris field is mostly to NW, with some
possible SE. The center excavation is
surrounded by large stones, apparently still in place. 1
Feb 2012
Cairn # F
Size Figure
of Merit: 1.0
Ranking: 24
Observations: A 12”
oak is growing on NE quadrant. The cairn
appears to be moderately disturbed, possibly assisted by the tree’s
growth. Mostly small cobbles visible,
except for one 2-3 man-lift sized one.
1 Feb 2012
Cairn # G
Size Figure
of Merit: 2.8 Ranking: 12
Observations: Cairn has been disturbed in the center down
to grade level, at least. The debris is
apparently on downhill side (S). A 6”
diameter oak is growing on the East flank.
1 Feb 2012
Cairn # H
Size Figure
of Merit: 3.3
Ranking: 10
Observations: A
highly disturbed center is presented in this cairn. Most of the debris is downhill in SE
quadrant. The center has been removed a
foot below the grade line. One large
(30”) stone still remains in place on the East flank. 1
Feb 2012
Cairn # I
Size Figure
of Merit: 3.9 Ranking: 8
Observations:
Downhill side is buttressed by two, very heavy (3’ x 2’) boulders. Two
slightly smaller boulders above and west of the first two were added. The rest of the stones is smaller
cobble. There may have been some minor
disturbance, which could have been natural occurring. 31
Jan 2012
Cairn # J
Size Figure
of Merit: 3.9
Ranking: 7
Observations: Only
moderate and small cobbles are visible in this feature, one of three located
along the downhill side of the wagon trace.
The top is relatively flat compared to most other cairns.
There is a remote possibility that these three cairns; J, K,
O, are the result of dumping during the improvement that resulted in the wagon
trail. 31
Jan 2012
Cairn # K
Size Figure
of Merit: 3.1
Ranking: 11
Observations: A 12” diameter white oak is growing in the SW
quadrant of this feature. The stones are
generally larger than those of Cairn #J, but it has the same flat top
feature. There is evidence of layered
stacking on the downhill side.
There is a remote
possibility that these three cairns; J, K, O, are the result of dumping during
the improvement that resulted in the wagon trail. 31 Jan
2012
Cairn # L
Size Figure
of Merit: 1.6
Ranking: 21
Observations:
Moderate and small sized cobbles.
No layering in evidence.
Undisturbed condition. 31 Jan 2012
Cairn # M
Size Figure of Merit: 0.8 Ranking: 26
Observations: Three two-man lift stones on the surface, plus
one more buried. This feature may have
been slightly disturbed. 31 Jan 2012
Cairn # N
Size Figure of Merit:
4.8
Ranking: 5
Observations: This
feature has a pronounced asymmetry, with the long axis being parallel with the
contour lines. Larger stones are noted
on the uphill side and ends of the cairn.
No signs of layering on the downhill side (south). 31
Jan 2012
Cairn # O
Size Figure
of Merit: 2.6
Ranking: 14
Observations: This feature combines the stone sizes of #J
and #K. It is most likely slightly
disturbed.
There is a remote possibility that these three cairns; J, K,
O, are the result of dumping during the improvement that resulted in the wagon
trail. 31 Jan
2012
Cairn # P
Size Figure
of Merit: 0.9
Ranking: 25
Observations: One 3’
x 2.5’ boulder on west edge. The cairn
may have been slightly disturbed. A 12” diameter oak is growing in the SW
quadrant. Rock debris is downhill
(south). Mostly cobbles are visible on
the surface. Lower layers are obscured
by leaf litter and root mesh. 31 Jan 2012
Cairn #
Q (Valentine)
Size Figure of Merit:
7.2
Ranking: 3
Observations: The
feature presents a jumbled collection of larger than average size stones for
this complex of cairns. There is very little evidence of lichen, presumably
because of the extensive vine coverage.
There is a probable disturbance on the west flank, which reveals a shelf
rock, ~2’x2.5’x1’. Several stones
stacked in this feature are larger than a 2-man lift. 23 February 2012
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