MHG1386 - Cairn, West Murkle

Summary

Site of cairn.

Type and Period (1)

CAIRN (Neolithic - 4000 BC to 2401 BC)

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A circular, grass-covered cairn, 4m in diameter and 0.4m high, with some slabs on the surface.
R J Mercer 1981.

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--- SHG2511 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Mercer, R J. 1981. Archaeological field survey in northern Scotland: volume II, 1980-81. University of Edinburgh. 30/12/1981. Paper and Digital. 62, 154, No. 507; map.

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Grid reference	Centred ND 1619 6990 (14m by 14m) (2 map features)
Map sheet	ND16NE
Civil Parish	THURSO
Geographical Area	CAITHNESS

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External Links (1)

https://canmore.org.uk/site/8406 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)

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