MHG7049 - Human Remains, Garlic Hill
Summary
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Type and Period (1)
- HUMAN REMAINS (Undated)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
Thompson diary (appendix 1883) states that following the battle of Auldearn the bodies were buried in the graveyard and in Dead Wood - HAW 2/2003
NH95NW 25 915 552.
NH 915552. Human Bones found here. When reclaiming the greater part of Garlic Hill a great quantity of human bones were found and buried in the Dead Wood. No date of the discovery could be ascertained. (But see NH95NW 12 - Site of Battle).
Name Book 1869
Sources/Archives (2)
- --- SHG2672 Text/Report: RCAHMS. 1978. The Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland. The archaeological sites and monuments of Nairn District, Highland Region. . 24, No. 205.
- --- SHG3361 Text/Publication/Volume: Name Book (County). Object Name Books of the Ordnance Survey. Book No.3, 34.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 9149 5519 (6m by 6m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH95NW |
| Civil Parish | AULDEARN |
| Geographical Area | NAIRN |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Investigations/Events (0)
External Links (1)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/15553 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)
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