Monument record MHG7048 - Human Bones, Gallows Hill

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Grid reference Centred NH 9313 5563 (40m by 40m)
Map sheet NH95NW
Old County NAIRNSHIRE
Civil Parish AULDEARN
Geographical Area NAIRN

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Human Bones found here. Whilst trenching at several places on the top of Gallows Hill, the farmer has come across human bones. These are usually buried in Dead Wood (NH 916548). Name Book 1869

Sources/Archives (3)

  • --- Collection/Project Archive: Archaeology for Communities in the Highlands (ARCH). 08/2011. Digital site gazetteer and archive for ARCH Community Timeline Project: Auldearn. Yes. Site 36.
  • --- Text/Report: RCAHMS. 1978. The Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland. The archaeological sites and monuments of Nairn District, Highland Region. . 24, No. 204.
  • --- Text/Publication/Volume: Name Book (County). Object Name Books of the Ordnance Survey. Book No.3, 35.

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Record last edited

Sep 9 2011 3:24PM

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