MHG1705 - Mound, Biel of Duncansby

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Type and Period (2)

MOUND (Undated)
(Alternate Type) CHAMBERED CAIRN? (Neolithic - 4000 BC to 2401 BC)

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A large, low-lying, grass-covered prehistoric mound 35m by 40m by 1-2m high, with quarrying revealing stone work, lintel slabs and curving walled passage noted on west side of mound.
C E Batey 1984, visited 1980.

Sources/Archives (1)

--- SHG1958 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Batey, C E. 1984. Caithness Coastal Survey 1980-82: Dunnet Head to Ousdale. University of Durham, Department of Archaeology. 30/01/1984. Digital (scanned as PDF). 59, No. 44a.

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Grid reference	Centred ND 3775 7011 (14m by 14m) (2 map features)
Map sheet	ND37SE
Civil Parish	CANISBAY
Geographical Area	CAITHNESS

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https://canmore.org.uk/site/9391 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)

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