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Orkney Smr Note
Event ID 617101
Category Descriptive Accounts
Type Orkney Smr Note
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/event/617101
A large sandy oval mound in middle of a cultivated field
about midway between the public road and the shore. 140ft NW-SE
x 115ft x 7ft high. Apart from its isolation and
conspiciousness, no indication it is not natural. Crest broken
but little trace of stone, and no kitchen midden refuse or burnt
material. [R1]
Probably a consolidated sand dune. OS visit Jul 70.
Striking circular with a flat top. No stones or midden
visible but could be a broch with sandblow over. NoSAS 15
J Hedges Sep 77.
Information from Orkney SMR
