MHG42144 - Cist, w Urn etc Bylbster
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Type and Period (1)
- CREMATION (Bronze Age - 2400 BC to 551 BC)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
Cist found (NAT) OS 1:10,000 map, (1975)
A stone cist was found by Mr A Taylor (Bylbaster) whilst cutting a ditch some years ago. It measured about 5ft by 2ft and contained an urn which held calcined bones and black earth.
Name Book 1871.
No further info was obtained during field investigation. There is nothing to be seen on the ground.
Visited by OS (W D J) 24 April 1963.
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Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred ND 2544 5425 (6m by 6m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ND25SE |
| Civil Parish | WATTEN |
| Geographical Area | CAITHNESS |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
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External Links (1)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/8774 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)
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