Monument record MHG9368 - Marble Cist, Achuvoldrach Cemetery

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Grid reference Centred NC 5727 5921 (4m by 4m) (Buffered by site type)
Map sheet NC55NE
Geographical Area SUTHERLAND
Old County SUTHERLAND
Civil Parish TONGUE

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GR corrected to above to cemetery - HAW 4/2004

NC55NE 18 572 592.
A possible cist of black marble was found in the cemetery. There is earlier mention of a flat slab being found in a grave excavation.
OS 6" map annotated by Mrs MacKay of West Strathie, 1960

The tradition of a black marble cist from the cemetery is known locally, but no details of the find can be obtained. Mrs MacKay cannot be located.
Visited by OS (NKB) 8 November 1978

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Jan 28 2008 12:00AM

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