MHG53793 - Putative cist, Kintradwell Links

Summary

A collection of stones, eroding out of a sand dune, recorded during survey. The presence of flat, possibly previously upright, stones, may indicate the former presence of a structure or cist.

Type and Period (2)

CIST? (Bronze Age - 2400 BC? to 551 BC?)
STRUCTURE? (Unknown date)

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Full Description

Collection of unworked stones jutting out from an eroding dune in a field adjacent to the sea. The presence of flat, possibly previously upright, stones may indicate the presence of structure or cist. No artefactual material recorded but further stones present within sand. <1>

Sources/Archives (1)

<1> SHG24912 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Sneddon, D, Gheorghiou, D, Hansom, J and Shearer, I. 03/2010. East Sutherland Coastal Zone Assessment survey: Data Structure Report. Glasgow University Archaeological Research Division (GUARD). 12/9/10. Digital. Site 277.

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Grid reference	NC 9263 0762 (point) GPS derived
Map sheet	NC90NW
Geographical Area	SUTHERLAND

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East Sutherland Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (EHG3315)

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