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Covesea

Cairn (Prehistoric)

Site Name Covesea

Classification Cairn (Prehistoric)

Canmore ID 16281

Site Number NJ17SE 4

NGR NJ 1677 7042

Datum OSGB36 - NGR

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  • Council Moray
  • Parish Duffus
  • Former Region Grampian
  • Former District Moray
  • Former County Morayshire

Archaeology Notes

NJ17SE 4 1677 7042.

(NJ 1677 7042) At this spot, on the cliff top, is a cairn, measuring 80ft by 60ft and 21ft high. On its S side, two stones are visible, sunk deep into the soil. Three flint blades were found among the surface stones on the W side of the cairn.

Information contained in letters from R S Murray, Ramnee Hotel, Victoria Road, Forres to OS, 15 and 23 April 1974.

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