MHG39846 - Giddy Geo

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SPOIL HEAP (Undated)

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ND37NW 5 341 764.
A deep chasm known as the Giddy Geo extends southward for a distance of about 120 yds. Immediately to E of this, at seaward end, is a low, stony mound which is probably a cairn. It measures 25ft in diameter and 2ft in height.
RCAHMS 1911.

No trace of a cairn remains at seaward end of Giddy Geo. The whole of this area is now covered by a disused quarry, and it is likely that cairn has been destroyed. No further info could be obtained locally.
Visited by OS (R B) 24 February 1965.

A number of spoil heaps associated with quarrying occur in vicinity; no cairn is evident.
Visited by OS (J B) 20 July 1982.

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--- SHG2664 Text/Report: RCAHMS. 1911. The Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments and Constructions of Scotland. Third report and inventory of monuments and constructions in the county of Caithness. . 17-18, No. 43.

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Grid reference	Centred ND 3409 7640 (40m by 40m) (2 map features)
Map sheet	ND37NW
Civil Parish	CANISBAY
Geographical Area	CAITHNESS

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https://canmore.org.uk/site/9373 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)

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