MHG6791 - Carn Na Croiche
Summary
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Type and Period (2)
- GALLOWS MOUND (Undated)
- HUMAN REMAINS (Undated)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
Human Remains found AD 1865 (NAT)
OS 6"map, Morayshire, 2nd ed., (1905)
Carn na Croiche - Gallow Hill - is, traditionally, an ancient place of execution: human remain were found on this hill in AD 1865.
Name Book 1871.
The name Carn na Croiche and the tradition are still known locally.
Area heavily afforested.
Visited by OS (N K B) 6 September 1966.
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Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 0222 3313 (40m by 40m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ03SW |
| Civil Parish | CROMDALE, INVERALLAN AND ADVIE |
| Geographical Area | BADENOCH AND STRATHSPEY |
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Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
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External Links (1)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/15735 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)
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