MHG7851 - Carn Chaorain
Summary
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Type and Period (2)
- BURIAL CAIRN (Neolithic - 4000 BC to 2401 BC)
- BURIAL (Undated)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
Carn Chaorain (NAT.) OS 6"map, 2nd ed., Ross and Cromarty, (1905)
'Carn Chaorain', a large heap of stone on road leading from Strathconon to Glencarron, is 'the supposed place of burial of a Scandinavian chief of that name'. The name means 'Cuaran's Cairn.' Name Book 1875
Carn Chaorain, a heap of stone c.8m in diameter and 2m high, situated in a hollow on N side of the old road. The tradition that it is the burial place of a Scandinavian king is not known locally and is probably erroneous, although the name is verified (Mr Campbell, Carnoch, Strathconan, Ross and Cromarty). According to Mr. Campbell, it marks the spot where a "Skyeman was killed during the cattle droving". Visited by OS (N K B) 21 October 1966
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Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 1793 5352 (16m by 16m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH15SE |
| Geographical Area | ROSS AND CROMARTY |
| Civil Parish | CONTIN |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Investigations/Events (0)
External Links (1)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/12103 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)
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