Monument record MHG2913 - Possible Stone Circle, Culloden Moor

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Grid reference Centred NH 7600 4500 (40m by 40m) (Buffered by site type)
Map sheet NH74NE
Old County INVERNESS-SHIRE
Civil Parish CROY AND DALCROSS
Geographical Area INVERNESS

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A cairn (prob. stone circle is meant) was examined, during an excursion on the 28th June 1879, above Culloden (Moor) Station. It consisted of 25 stones of which only 7 appeared to be in their original position. ISSFC 1885.

There is no trace, and no local knowledge of this cairn or stone circle. Visited by OS (N K B) 12 August 1964.

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  • --- Text/Publication/Article: ISSFC. 1885. 'Raigmore and Petty {excursion to}', Trans Inverness Sci Soc Fld Club Vol. 1 1875-80, p.251-6. Trans Inverness Sci Soc Fld Club. 251-6. 253.
  • --- Text/Report: RCAHMS. 1979. The Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland. The archaeological sites and monuments of North-east Inverness, Inverness District, Highland Region. . 10, No. 37.

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Record last edited

Jan 28 2008 12:00AM

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