MHG48334 - South Yarrows
Summary
No summary available.
Type and Period (2)
- CAIRN (Undated)
- PEAT CUTTING (Undated)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
NMRS Report: (24/05/2006 10:23:35)
ND34SW 476 ND 31152 42618
This cairn, which is situated 800m SE of South Yarrows farmsteading (ND34SW 474), stands on a low rise amongst old peat-cuttings in an area of boggy moorland. Oval on plan, it measures 7m from N to S by 5.5m transversely and 0.4m in height. The loose stones forming the body of the mound are partly overgrown with heather, moss and lichen.
(YARROWS04 215)
Visited by RCAHMS (AGCH) 29 June 2004.
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Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred ND 31152 42617 (20m by 20m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ND34SW |
| Civil Parish | WICK |
| Geographical Area | CAITHNESS |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
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External Links (1)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/271688 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)
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