Monument record MHG42144 - Cist, w Urn etc Bylbster

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Grid reference Centred ND 2544 5425 (6m by 6m) (Buffered by site type)
Map sheet ND25SE
Old County CAITHNESS
Civil Parish WATTEN
Geographical Area CAITHNESS

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Cist found (NAT) OS 1:10,000 map, (1975)

A stone cist was found by Mr A Taylor (Bylbaster) whilst cutting a ditch some years ago. It measured about 5ft by 2ft and contained an urn which held calcined bones and black earth.
Name Book 1871.

No further info was obtained during field investigation. There is nothing to be seen on the ground.
Visited by OS (W D J) 24 April 1963.

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  • --- Text/Publication/Volume: Name Book (County). Object Name Books of the Ordnance Survey. Book No. 12, 98; illust.

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Record last edited

Jan 28 2008 12:00AM

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