Monument record MHG1978 - Cairn; Knockie-Vill
Summary
Site of cairn of unknown type.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred ND 2356 5276 (14m by 14m) (Buffered by site type) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ND25SW |
| Old County | CAITHNESS |
| Civil Parish | WATTEN |
| Geographical Area | CAITHNESS |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Mound, Scouthal Cairn. Diameter: 10m. Grass-covered mound clearly visible against skyline but with no evident structural detail.
R J Mercer, NMRS MS/828/19, 1995
No change. Visited by OS (J M) 11 March 1982
Cairn (NR) OS 1:10,000 map, (1976)
A cairn, as described by RCAHMS.
Visited by OS (N K B) 22 October 1965
This grass-covered cairn, standing on the summit of a ridge, measures 30 to 32ft in diameter and 3.5 -4ft in height. It was opened by Sir Francis Tress Barry, but nothing was found.
RCAHMS 1911, visited 1910
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SHG2664 Text/Report: RCAHMS. 1911. The Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments and Constructions of Scotland. Third report and inventory of monuments and constructions in the county of Caithness. . 133, No. 480.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Jan 28 2008 12:00AM
