Monument record MHG8207 - Kerb Cairn, Easter Brae

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Grid reference Centred NH 6614 6278 (80m by 80m) (Buffered by site type)
Map sheet NH66SE
Geographical Area ROSS AND CROMARTY
Old County ROSS-SHIRE
Civil Parish RESOLIS

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NH66SE 5 6614 6278.
Cairn (NR) OS 6" map, (1959)

This unchambered round cairn, 24' diameter, has a well-defined kerb of large stones. The cairn now stands only 2' high and has a depression in centre which suggests either robbing, or the collapse of a central cist.
A A Woodham 1956.

A round cairn as described by Woodham.
Re-surveyed at 1/2500. Visited by OS (N K B) 27 January 1966.

No change. Surveyed at 1:10 000. Visited by OS (JB) 11 1 1978.

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  • --- Text/Report: RCAHMS. 1979. The Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland. The archaeological sites and monuments of the Black Isle, Ross and Cromarty District, Highland Region. . 10, No. 28.
  • --- Text/Publication/Article: Woodham, A. A.. 1956. A survey of prehistoric monuments in the Black Isle. Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland Vol. 88 (1953-55). 65-93. p 75.

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Jan 28 2008 12:00AM

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