Monument record MHG2369 - Cairn, Skinnet

Summary

Site of cairn of unknown type.

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Grid reference Centred ND 1218 6186 (14m by 14m) (Buffered by site type)
Map sheet ND16SW
Old County CAITHNESS
Civil Parish HALKIRK
Geographical Area CAITHNESS

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On an E-facing heathery hillside there is a prominent turf-covered cairn. It is about 16.5m in diameter and 0.8m high. About five set slabs protrude through the turf but they form no recognisable pattern. The cairn has an undulating surface created by robbing.
Surveyed at 1:2500. Visited by OS (J B) 8 October 1981.

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Record last edited

Jan 28 2008 12:00AM

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