MHG1736 - Possible Cairn, John O'Groats
Summary
Possible site of cairn which may actually represent the remains of a building.
Type and Period (2)
- CAIRN? (Neolithic - 4000 BC to 2401 BC)
- (Alternate Type) BUILDING? (Unknown date)
Protected Status
- None recorded
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Full Description
Cairns are remembered as having existed in this area by only one local person. At ND 3808 7318 there is a stony patch which is left unploughed.
Info from R Stephan-Murray to OS, 11 September 1981.
No evidence was found for cairns at ND 3809 7324. At ND 3809 7314 there is a turf-covered rectangular building footing measuring about 15 by 5m, which is possibly stony patch mentioned above.
Visited by OS (J B) 7 May 1982.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred ND 3809 7324 (14m by 14m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ND37SE |
| Civil Parish | CANISBAY |
| Geographical Area | CAITHNESS |
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External Links (1)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/9376 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)
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