MHG625 - Site of Cairn, Clais Cairn Hill
Summary
Site of cairn, now destroyed.
Type and Period (1)
- CAIRN (Neolithic - 4000 BC to 2401 BC)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
Previous field report confirmed. Visited by OS (R L) 6 March 1968.
Cairn (NR) (site of) OS 6" map, (1965)
No trace of this cairn exists. Visited by OS (W D J) 2 June 1960.
Several years ago, the stones of this cairn, known locally as the resting place of Pictish chiefs, were removed for building.
Name Book 1872.
Sources/Archives (1)
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred ND 1376 2700 (14m by 14m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ND12NW |
| Civil Parish | LATHERON |
| Geographical Area | CAITHNESS |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Investigations/Events (0)
External Links (1)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/8065 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)
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