MHG2369 - Cairn, Skinnet

Summary

Site of cairn of unknown type.

Type and Period (1)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

On an E-facing heathery hillside there is a prominent turf-covered cairn. It is about 16.5m in diameter and 0.8m high. About five set slabs protrude through the turf but they form no recognisable pattern. The cairn has an undulating surface created by robbing.
Surveyed at 1:2500. Visited by OS (J B) 8 October 1981.

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Map

Location

Grid reference Centred ND 1218 6186 (14m by 14m) (2 map features)
Map sheet ND16SW
Civil Parish HALKIRK
Geographical Area CAITHNESS

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