MHG2348 - Norse Burial, Watten

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BURIAL (CULTURE 800; CULTURE NORSE; , Norse - 800 AD to 1300 AD)

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Woman's grave of Viking period was found at Watten (ND2454).
A O Curle, M Olsen and H Shetelig 1954.

No further info was obtained during field investigation.
Visited by OS (W D J) 29 April 1963.

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--- SHG3189 Text/Publication/Article: Curle, Olsen and Shetelig, A O, M and H. 1954. Civilisation of the Viking settlers in relation to their old and new countries. 72.

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Grid reference	Centred ND 2400 5400 (6m by 6m) (2 map features)
Map sheet	ND25SW
Civil Parish	WATTEN
Geographical Area	CAITHNESS

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https://canmore.org.uk/site/8779 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)

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