Monument record MHG55126 - Cairn, 500m south of Admiral's Farm, Edderton

Summary

The remains of a probable burial cairn with a cup marked stone on its south east side.

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Grid reference NH 6936 8231 (point) (Approximate)
Map sheet NH68SE
Geographical Area ROSS AND CROMARTY
Civil Parish EDDERTON

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About 500m south of Admirals Farm, are the remains of a kerb cairn, which ahs on its south east side what appears to be the remains of a small false portal formed by an outlying southern flanker and a cupmarked stone. The nearby kerbstones to the north and cupmarked stone have been disturbed and the other possible flanker of the portal is missing. From the cairn's centre a survey showed the cupmarked stone was in line with the rising sun in late October and January. This was confirmed at 8:45am on 31 October 2005. <1>

This may be one of the "small cairns" referred to in MHG8061. <2>

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Text/Manuscript: Scott, D. 2005. Admirals Farm, Edderton, Easter Ross. Yes. Digital.
  • <2> Verbal Communication: Tilbury, S. Comment by Sylvina Tilbury, HER Officer. 16/09/2011.

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Record last edited

Sep 16 2011 4:08PM

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