MHG2913 - Possible Stone Circle, Culloden Moor
Summary
No summary available.
Type and Period (1)
- STONE CIRCLE (Undated)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A cairn (prob. stone circle is meant) was examined, during an excursion on the 28th June 1879, above Culloden (Moor) Station. It consisted of 25 stones of which only 7 appeared to be in their original position. ISSFC 1885.
There is no trace, and no local knowledge of this cairn or stone circle. Visited by OS (N K B) 12 August 1964.
Sources/Archives (2)
- --- SHG1382 Text/Publication/Article: ISSFC. 1885. 'Raigmore and Petty {excursion to}', Trans Inverness Sci Soc Fld Club Vol. 1 1875-80, p.251-6. Trans Inverness Sci Soc Fld Club. 251-6. 253.
- --- SHG2673 Text/Report: RCAHMS. 1979. The Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland. The archaeological sites and monuments of North-east Inverness, Inverness District, Highland Region. . 10, No. 37.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 7600 4500 (40m by 40m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH74NE |
| Civil Parish | CROY AND DALCROSS |
| Geographical Area | INVERNESS |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Investigations/Events (0)
External Links (1)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/14160 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)
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