MHG1922 - Standing Stone - Lower Camster
Summary
Standing stone errected by shepherds on top of the remains of a broch. It is no longer standing.
Type and Period (1)
- STANDING STONE (Post Medieval - 1560 AD to 1900 AD)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
Now prostrate. Visited by OS 11 April 1972.
This standing stone, 6ft (1.82m) high was erected by shepherds (on the remains of the broch described on ND24NE 5).
Name Book 1871.
Sources/Archives (1)
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred ND 2556 4561 (10m by 10m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ND24NE |
| Civil Parish | WICK |
| Geographical Area | CAITHNESS |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Investigations/Events (0)
External Links (1)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/8668 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)
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