Monument record MHG8122 - Cist & Inhumation, Wester Teaninich
Summary
No summary available.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 6252 6755 (6m by 6m) (Buffered by site type) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH66NW |
| Geographical Area | ROSS AND CROMARTY |
| Old County | ROSS-SHIRE |
| Civil Parish | ALNESS |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
NH66NW 19 6252 6756.
A short cist was found at NH 6252 6756 in 1963 by contractors Pat Munro of Beauly whilst a drain was being dug. It was oriented NW/SE and when cover slab was removed remains of an inhumation were revealed. The bones were sent to Glasgow University the cover replaced and cist re-buried (Info from Mr W Munro, Clashnabuiac, Alness). According to the farmer at Wester Teaninich, it is still in situ.
Surveyed at 1/2500 Visited by OS (A A) 31 August 1972.
With the bones in the cist was part of the rim of a Food Vessel (Hunterian Museum, University of Glasgow, A.1963.42-44).
RCAHMS 1979, visited November 1977.
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SHG2670 Text/Report: RCAHMS. 1979. The Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland. The archaeological sites and monuments of Easter Ross, Ross and Cromarty District, Highland Region. . 16, No. 114.
Finds (1)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
May 13 2016 12:00AM
