Monument record MHG2993 - Cist, Mains of Daltuilich
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 7352 4153 (4m by 4m) (Buffered by site type) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH74SW |
| Old County | INVERNESS-SHIRE |
| Civil Parish | CROY AND DALCROSS |
| Geographical Area | INVERNESS |
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Full Description
A cist containing a crouched skeleton was found whilst ploughing by Mr Donald Macdonald, 3 Dorran, Nairnside, on Datulich Mains Farm on 10 Feb 1970.
The cist was oriented E-W and was formed by four side slabs and a capstone. It measure internally 39" by 20" by 19" deep. The floor was of sand covered by a layer of rubble on which lay the skeleton with its head to the E. There were no other contents. It was full of earth as the capstone had been pushed ot one side, probably by the plough over the years.
The skeleton has been sent to the Anatomy Dept. of Aberdeen University for analysis.
Visited by OS (A A) 13 February 1970; Information from R Milne, Curator, Inverness Museum.
The farmer at Mains of Daltulich pointed out the find spot of this cist on the ground at NH 5373 4153. The cist is still is situ, though buried, and the capstone lies nearby the edge of the field.
Site surveyed at 1/2500.
Visited by OS (A A) 20 February 1970
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SHG2673 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. . 14, No. 74.
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Record last edited
Jan 28 2008 12:00AM
