MHG10760 - Cairn w Cist, Kirtomy
Summary
No summary available.
Type and Period (2)
- CAIRN (Bronze Age - 2400 BC? to 551 BC?)
- CIST (Bronze Age - 2400 BC? to 551 BC?)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
(NC 7426 6276) Cairn (NR) OS 6"map, (1964)
A small round cairn, discovered during field investigation on the summit of a ridge. It measures 8m in diameter and 1m high and a kerb of large stones is prominent around much of the perimeter. This differentiates the cairn from the field clearance heaps which are scattered on the slopes below it.
Visited by OS (J L D) 28 April 1960.
This cairn as described by the previous field investigator has recently been despoiled, revealing a central short cist orientated east-west, measuring 1.1m by 0.6m and 0.6m high. It is formed of 4 vertical slabs with smaller stones in the gaps; no capstone remains. The cist appears to rest on the original ground surface, the top being 0.3m below the cairn summit. No information could be gained regarding the excavation. Revised at 1/10,000.
Visited by OS (N K B) 8 August 1977.
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Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NC 7425 6275 (14m by 14m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NC76SW |
| Geographical Area | SUTHERLAND |
| Civil Parish | FARR |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
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External Links (1)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/6405 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)
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