MHG2499 - Cairn, Lower Dounreay

Summary

Site of cairn of unknown type.

Type and Period (1)

CAIRN (Neolithic - 4000 BC to 2401 BC)

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Full Description

A subrectangular, grass-covered cairn, 6m N-S by 2.5m and 0.5m high, whose centre has been robbed.
R J Mercer 1981.

Sources/Archives (1)

--- SHG2511 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Mercer, R J. 1981. Archaeological field survey in northern Scotland: volume II, 1980-81. University of Edinburgh. 30/12/1981. Paper and Digital. 138, No. 315.

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Grid reference	Centred NC 9987 6744 (14m by 14m) (2 map features)
Map sheet	NC96NE
Civil Parish	REAY
Geographical Area	CAITHNESS

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https://canmore.org.uk/site/7280 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)

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