Balintore
Cist (Prehistoric)
Site Name Balintore
Classification Cist (Prehistoric)
Canmore ID 15244
Site Number NH87NE 10
NGR NH 8626 7563
NGR Description NH c. 8626 7563
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
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- Council Highland
- Parish Fearn
- Former Region Highland
- Former District Ross And Cromarty
- Former County Ross And Cromarty
NH87NE 10 8626 7563
A short cist containing bones was found at NH 8626 7563 whilst a sewer was being dug about 1950. The mechanical digger disturbed the cist, however, and it is not known by the informant (Information from Mr G Skinner, 8 Hugh Street, Balintore) whether the remains were left in situ.
Site surveyed at 1/2500.
Visited by OS (I S S) 4 September 1972.
Short cist.
CFA/MORA Coastal Assessment Survey 1998.
Note (1979)
Balintore 2 NH 862 756 NH87NE 10
About 1950 a cist containing bones was found when a sewer was being dug.
RCAHMS 1979