MHG39763 - Burial with Cist, Halkirk
Summary
Intact burial found within cist.
Type and Period (1)
- BURIAL (Bronze Age - 2400 BC? to 551 BC?)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
No further information. Visited by OS (J B) 25 February 1982.
Cist & Flint Arrowheads found 1840 (NAT) OS 6" map, (1970)
A stone cist or coffin was found here containing human remains, about 1840. Flint arrowheads were also found in close proximity to the cist. Name Book 1872.
Sources/Archives (1)
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred ND 1340 5985 (6m by 6m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ND15NW |
| Civil Parish | HALKIRK |
| Geographical Area | CAITHNESS |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Investigations/Events (0)
External Links (1)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/8309 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)
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