MHG1149 - Standing Stone, 50yds SE of Houstry School
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Type and Period (1)
- STANDING STONE (Bronze Age - 2400 BC to 551 BC)
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Full Description
Standing Stone (NR) OS 1:10,000 map, (1979)
Situated on the moor some 50 yds SE of Houstry School is a tall standing stone. It is a slab 8ft in height, 2ft 5ins in breadth and 1ft 5ins in thickness. It is pointed at the top and faces E-W.
RCAHMS 1911.
As described by RCAHMS. Visited by OS (NKB) 11 March 1968.
No change. Visited by OS (JM) 19 October 1982.
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Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred ND 1552 3423 (10m by 10m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ND13SE |
| Civil Parish | LATHERON |
| Geographical Area | CAITHNESS |
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External Links (2)
- http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/SM457 (Online designation description (Historic Environment Scotland))
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/8139 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)
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