Monument record MHG990 - Site of Cairn, Torr A' Chaise
Summary
Site of late neolithic-bronze age burial cairn that contained human remains.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred ND 0368 6001 (16m by 16m) (Buffered by site type) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ND06SW |
| Old County | CAITHNESS |
| Civil Parish | REAY |
| Geographical Area | CAITHNESS |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
There is now no trace of this cairn. (See ND 06 SW 22.)
Visited by OS (J B) 21 September 1981.
Cairn (NR) (site of) OS 25"map, (1966)
There is an almost ploughed-out rise in the ground here.
Visited by OS (N K B) 10 November 1964.
Cairn (NR) (Site of) Human Remains found (NAT)
OS 6"map, Caithness, 2nd ed., (1907)
Human remains were found when the top of this Pict's house was removed some time ago, prior to its cultivation. It is still visible as a rise in the ground.
Name Book 1873.
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SHG3399 Text/Publication/Volume: Name Book (County). Object Name Books of the Ordnance Survey. Book No. 9, 123.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Jan 28 2008 12:00AM
