Monument record MHG39764 - Possible Site of Cemetery, Gerston
Summary
Possible cemetery associated with chapel. Both the location and existence of the cemetery are uncertain.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred ND 1225 5935 (20m by 20m) (Buffered by site type) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ND15NW |
| Old County | CAITHNESS |
| Civil Parish | HALKIRK |
| Geographical Area | CAITHNESS |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
No further information. Visited by OS (JB) 23 December 1981
Chapel (NR) (Supposed Site of) OS 6" map, Caithness, 2nd ed., (1907)
Tradition affirms that a chapel stood near here, which was no doubt surrounded by a graveyard. A piece of an old font, said to have belonged to the chapel, was seen. Human remains were often dug up in the garden. However, no distinct site can be pointed out (see also ND15NW 3 and 4). Name Book 1872
Sources/Archives (3)
- --- SHG1654 Text/Publication/Article: Myatt, L J. 1975. 'The early ecclesiastical remains of Halkirk Parish', Caithness Fld Club Bulletin Vol. 1 April 1975, p.55-61. Caithness Fld Club Bulletin. 55-61. 55, 57.
- --- SHG3372 Text/Publication/Volume: Name Book (County). Object Name Books of the Ordnance Survey. Book No.4, 74.
- --- SHG3470 Text/Publication/Volume: George Watson. Caithness Chapel Sites.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Jan 28 2008 12:00AM
