MHG8207 - Kerb Cairn, Easter Brae
Summary
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Type and Period (1)
- KERB CAIRN (Bronze Age - 2400 BC to 551 BC)
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Full Description
NH66SE 5 6614 6278.
Cairn (NR) OS 6" map, (1959)
This unchambered round cairn, 24' diameter, has a well-defined kerb of large stones. The cairn now stands only 2' high and has a depression in centre which suggests either robbing, or the collapse of a central cist.
A A Woodham 1956.
A round cairn as described by Woodham.
Re-surveyed at 1/2500. Visited by OS (N K B) 27 January 1966.
No change. Surveyed at 1:10 000. Visited by OS (JB) 11 1 1978.
Sources/Archives (2)
- --- SHG2675 Text/Report: RCAHMS. 1979. The Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland. The archaeological sites and monuments of the Black Isle, Ross and Cromarty District, Highland Region. . 10, No. 28.
- --- SHG72 Text/Publication/Article: Woodham, A. A.. 1956. A survey of prehistoric monuments in the Black Isle. Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland Vol. 88 (1953-55). 65-93. p 75.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 6614 6278 (80m by 80m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH66SE |
| Geographical Area | ROSS AND CROMARTY |
| Civil Parish | RESOLIS |
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External Links (2)
- http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/SM2457 (Online designation description (Historic Environment Scotland))
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/13691 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)
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