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View of cairn from the east.

SC 1925933

Description View of cairn from the east.

Date 1983

Catalogue Number SC 1925933

Category On-line Digital Images

Copy of A 682

Scope and Content Chambered cairn known as the Cairn of Get, Caithness, Highland The Cairn of Get is a short-horned chambered cairn lying close to several other prehistoric monuments. The cairn was excavated in 1866. This is a view showing the outside of the cairn. The entrance to the chamber was in the S facade. This was curved to form a courtyard area. The cairn was excavated in 1866. The remains of at least seven people were recovered at this time. Also found were a number of flint arrowheads, some pottery and animal bones. Source: RCAHMS contribution to SCRAN.

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