Monument record MHG2343 - Cist, with Urn etc Bylbster
Summary
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred ND 2543 5425 (4m by 4m) (Buffered by site type) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ND25SE |
| Old County | CAITHNESS |
| Civil Parish | WATTEN |
| Geographical Area | CAITHNESS |
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Full Description
Cist found (NAT) OS 1:10,000 map, (1975)
A stone cist was found by Mr A Taylor (Bylbaster) whilst cutting a ditch some years ago. It measured about 5ft by 2ft and contained an urn which held calcined bones and black earth. <1>
No further info was obtained during field investigation. There is nothing to be seen on the ground.
Visited by OS (W D J) 24 April 1963.
The location of the site was visited by C Dagg in 2000 during a walkover survey in advance of a proposed new water main. It was noted that the given location is on the edge of the road buit on the opposite side from the proposed route of the pipeline. <2>
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Dec 18 2013 12:11PM
