View of cairn from the east.
A 682
Description View of cairn from the east.
Date 1983
Catalogue Number A 682
Category Photographs and Off-line Digital Images
Copies SC 1925933, SC 337182
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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