Monument record MHG11500 - Possible Souterrain, Skerray Mains
Summary
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred NC 6602 6314 (40m by 40m) (Buffered by site type) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NC66SE |
| Geographical Area | SUTHERLAND |
| Old County | SUTHERLAND |
| Civil Parish | TONGUE |
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Full Description
NC66SE 11 6603 6314.
(NC 6603 6314) An artificial cave enters from below the road and runs for 40 or 50 yards below the house of Skerra-mains. Two urns were found in it when it was discovered but they crumbled away on being exposed to the air.
H Morrison 1883.
This cave was not located during field investigation.
Visited by OS (J L D) 14 May 1960.
The occupants of Skerry Mains have heard of this cave, which may possibly be a souterrain, but they have no knowledge of its exact location. Visited by OS (R L) 30 June 1971.
No change to previous field reports.
Visited by OS (J B) 15 September 1977.
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SHG2538 Text/Publication/Volume: Morrison, H. 1883. Tourist's guide to Sutherland and Caithness. 99.
Finds (1)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Jan 28 2008 12:00AM
