MHG611 - Standing Stone, Backlass

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STANDING STONE (Neolithic to Late Bronze Age - 4000 BC? to 551 BC?)

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At a distance of 61.7m and a bearing of 221 degrees (true) from the centre of the stone circle of Backlass (ND04SE 2) is a fallen standing stone. Dimensions 1m by 0.34m by 1.92m high. The socket and packing stones are clearly visible.
L J Myatt 1989.

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--- SHG223 Text/Publication/Article: Myatt, L J. 1989. 'Backlass (Halkirk parish), fallen standing stone', Discovery and Excavation in Scotland 1989, p.27. Discovery and Excavation in Scotland. 27. 27.

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Grid reference	Centred ND 0779 4229 (10m by 10m) (2 map features)
Map sheet	ND04SE
Civil Parish	HALKIRK
Geographical Area	CAITHNESS

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https://canmore.org.uk/site/69537 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)

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