MHG9182 - Peat Bodies, Culrain
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Type and Period (1)
- HUMAN REMAINS (Undated)
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- None recorded
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Full Description
GR given below is well away from Culrain and on upper slopes where there is not a chance of peat cover.
GR above corrected to Culrain village which lies on lower land below lee of the hill. No obvious peat beds in area now - HAW 04/2005
NH59SE 7 57 94.
Several completely-clad skeletons were found during peat-cutting in a moss near Culrain. They were lying irregularly. The cloth is woollen, well woven and not greatly decayed. Parts of clothing are in NMAS. The clothes are of unknown date.
A S Henshall 1954.
No further information found during field investigation.
Visited by OS (W D J) 22 May 1963.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 5737 9467 (6m by 6m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH59SE |
| Geographical Area | SUTHERLAND |
| Civil Parish | KINCARDINE |
Finds (1)
- CLOTHING (Undated)
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External Links (1)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/13064 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)
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