Monument record MHG611 - Standing Stone, Backlass

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Grid reference Centred ND 0779 4229 (10m by 10m) (Buffered by site type)
Map sheet ND04SE
Old County CAITHNESS
Civil Parish HALKIRK
Geographical Area CAITHNESS

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At a distance of 61.7m and a bearing of 221 degrees (true) from the centre of the stone circle of Backlass (ND04SE 2) is a fallen standing stone. Dimensions 1m by 0.34m by 1.92m high. The socket and packing stones are clearly visible.
L J Myatt 1989.


Myatt, L J, 1989, 'Backlass (Halkirk parish), fallen standing stone', Discovery and Excavation in Scotland 1989, p.27, 27 (Text/Publication/Article). SHG223.

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  • --- Text/Publication/Article: Myatt, L J. 1989. 'Backlass (Halkirk parish), fallen standing stone', Discovery and Excavation in Scotland 1989, p.27. Discovery and Excavation in Scotland. 27. 27.

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Record last edited

Jan 28 2008 12:00AM

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