MHG1697 - Site of Possible Cairn, Giddy Geo
Summary
Site of possible cairn. No remains of cairn at this location have been identified post 1911.
Type and Period (1)
- CAIRN (Neolithic - 4000 BC to 2401 BC)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A number of spoil heaps associated with quarrying occur in vicinity; no cairn is evident.
Visited by OS (J B) 20 July 1982.
No trace of a cairn remains at seaward end of Giddy Geo. The whole of this area is now covered by a disused quarry, and it is likely that cairn has been destroyed. No further info could be obtained locally.
Visited by OS (R B) 24 February 1965.
A deep chasm known as the Giddy Geo extends southward for a distance of about 120 yds. Immediately to E of this, at seaward end, is a low, stony mound which is probably a cairn. It measures 25ft in diameter and 2ft in height.
RCAHMS 1911.
Sources/Archives (1)
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred ND 3410 7640 (14m by 14m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ND37NW |
| Civil Parish | CANISBAY |
| Geographical Area | CAITHNESS |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Investigations/Events (0)
External Links (1)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/9373 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)
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