MHG45181 - BA Cist & burials, Bruachaig
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Type and Period (1)
- BURIAL GROUND (Bronze Age - 2400 BC to 551 BC)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
NH06SW 3 0400 6219.
A short cist, containing a beaker was found in July 1898 at Bruchaig, Kinlochewe.
A S Henshall and J H Longworth 1966
The two flags covering the cist were at ground level.
Info from J MacIntyre, Fairburn Estate, Muir of Ord to NMAS 27 July 1964
Mrs. MacKenzie of Gairloch has lent beaker to
National Museum - L.1963, 29. Other short cist burials seem to have been found in the district as Dixon records that "...an ancient burial-place was discovered some years ago at Bruchaig... where the bodies had been buried in a doubled-up position."
J H Dixon 1886
Mrs. MacKenzie confirmed position of the cist at Bruchaig, which is now in ruins. Nothing is now visible at the spot nor have further burials been found.
Surveyed at 1/2500. Visited by OS (R L) 25 October 1966
Sources/Archives (2)
- --- SHG1735 Text/Publication/Article: Henshall and Longworth, A S and I H. 1966. 'Three beakers from Wester Ross', Proc Soc Antiq Scot Vol. 97 1963-4, p.245-9. Proc Soc Antiq Scot. 245-9. 245.
- --- SHG2125 Text/Publication/Volume: Dixon, J H. 1886. Gairloch in north west Ross-shire: its records, traditions inhabitants and natural history with a guide to Gairloch and Loch Maree. 101.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 0399 6218 (4m by 4m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH06SW |
| Geographical Area | ROSS AND CROMARTY |
| Civil Parish | GAIRLOCH |
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Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
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External Links (1)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/12086 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)
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