MHG1884 - Cists with Burials, Castlehill
Summary
Site of two cists containing human burials.
Type and Period (1)
- CIST (Early Bronze Age to Late Iron Age - 2400 BC? to 560 AD?)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
No further information. Visited by OS (J M) 22 April 1982.
Cists found (NAT) OS 1:10,000 map, (1975)
Several human bones have been dug up in this place. Two cists containing perfect skeletons were found here. (See also ND26NW 10.)
Name Book 1873.
Sources/Archives (1)
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred ND 2002 6826 (4m by 4m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ND26NW |
| Civil Parish | OLRIG |
| Geographical Area | CAITHNESS |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Investigations/Events (0)
External Links (1)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/8833 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)
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