MHG39495 - Burial with Cairn, Torr A' Chaise
Summary
Human remains found, presumably within the associated burial cairn.
Type and Period (1)
- BURIAL (Undated)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
There is now no trace of this cairn. (See ND 06 SW 22.)
Visited by OS (J B) 21 September 1981.
Cairn (NR) (site of) OS 25"map, (1966)
There is an almost ploughed-out rise in the ground here.
Visited by OS (N K B) 10 November 1964.
Cairn (NR) (Site of) Human Remains found (NAT)
OS 6"map, Caithness, 2nd ed., (1907)
Human remains were found when the top of this Pict's house was removed some time ago, prior to its cultivation. It is still visible as a rise in the ground.
Name Book 1873.
Sources/Archives (1)
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred ND 0368 6001 (6m by 6m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ND06SW |
| Civil Parish | REAY |
| Geographical Area | CAITHNESS |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Investigations/Events (0)
External Links (1)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/7943 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)
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