Building record MAB13345 - CAIRNS OF GEITH
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Summary
A conical-shaped burial cairn lies near the summit on the north facing slope of Hill of Retanach within forestry.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 5658 4958 (27m by 26m) Centred at - Point |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ54NE |
| Authority | Moray |
| Civil Parish | Rothiemay |
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A conical-shaped burial cairn lies near the summit on the north facing slope of Hill of Retanach within forestry. It is now reduced to a turf-covered mound which has never been opened.
ORDNANCE SURVEY, 1871, Ordnance Name Book, No27(1867) 34 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1360.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: MOR;
- NMR Card Number: NJ54NE1;
- NRHE Numlink: 17797;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ54NE0001;
External Links (1)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/17797 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SAB1360 Bibliographic reference: ORDNANCE SURVEY. 1871. Ordnance Name Book. No27(1867) 34.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Nov 18 2010 1:35PM
