MHG39802 - Burial, East Murkle
Summary
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Type and Period (1)
- BURIAL (Undated)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
Cairn (NR) (rems of) OS 6" map, (1970)
'. . . Human remains have been discovered close to it on several occasions - bones etc.'
Name Book 1872.
A low, grass-covered mound 0.8m high and 20m in diameter lies close to the shore or near level ground. Continuous cultivation has all but eliminated this feature.
Resurveyed at 1/2500. Visited by OS (N K B) 16 February 1965.
No change. Visited by OS (J B) 2 November 1981.
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Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred ND 1797 6895 (6m by 6m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ND16NE |
| Civil Parish | OLRIG |
| Geographical Area | CAITHNESS |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Investigations/Events (0)
External Links (1)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/8382 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)
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