MHG1747 - Site of Cairn, Cairn Hill
Summary
Site of cairn. No trace now remains.
Type and Period (1)
- CAIRN (Neolithic - 4000 BC to 2401 BC)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
No change. Visited by OS (J B) 20 July 1982.
Cairn (NR) (site of) OS 6" map, (1970)
No trace of a cairn remains in this area, and no further info could be obtained about it.
Visited by OS (R B) 24 February 1965.
A cairn at one period existed on hill top. Whether used as a place of sepulture or of abode cannot at present time be determined.
Name Book 1873.
Sources/Archives (1)
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred ND 3558 7684 (14m by 14m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ND37NE |
| Civil Parish | CANISBAY |
| Geographical Area | CAITHNESS |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Investigations/Events (0)
External Links (1)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/9363 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)
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