Monument record MHG3269 - Torness

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Grid reference Centred NH 5774 2735 (14m by 14m) (Buffered by site type)
Map sheet NH52NE
Old County INVERNESS-SHIRE
Civil Parish DORES
Geographical Area INVERNESS

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NH52NE 8 5774 2736.

At NH 5774 2737, prominently situated on a rise, is a cairn robbed to provide material for an adjacent ruined farmstead. It measures c.15.0m in diameter and 2.3m in maximum height, and is composed of water worn stones, probably from the bed of the River Farigaig.
Visited by OS (A A) 9 April 1970

Surveyed at 1/2500.
Visited by OS (I S S) 11 January 1972

(NH 5774 2736) Cairn (NR)
OS 25"map, (1972)

No change to previous field report.
Visited by OS (J M) 1 Feburary 1979

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Record last edited

Jun 27 2008 5:12PM

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