MHG1652 - Possible Site of Cairn, Dias Geo
Summary
Possible site of cairn. It has been located since early 1930's so it is either lost or destroyed.
Type and Period (1)
- CAIRN (Neolithic - 4000 BC to 2401 BC)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
Not located. Visited by OS (N K B) 22 July 1982.
ND 3697 6294. Cairn not located. C E Batey 1981.
No trace of a cairn could be found in this area.
Visited by OS (R D) 10 September 1965.
'Dias Geo: On the south side of Brough Head with the remains of a cairn.' The meaning of the name is probably 'Cairn Geo'.
J Mowat 1931.
Sources/Archives (2)
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred ND 3700 6289 (14m by 14m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ND36SE |
| Civil Parish | WICK |
| Geographical Area | CAITHNESS |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Investigations/Events (0)
External Links (1)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/9310 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)
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