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Stromness
Barrow(S) (Prehistoric), Cist(S) (Period Unknown)
Site Name Stromness
Classification Barrow(S) (Prehistoric), Cist(S) (Period Unknown)
Canmore ID 1716
Site Number HY21SE 28
NGR HY 25 10
NGR Description HY c. 25 10
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/1716
- Council Orkney Islands
- Parish Stromness
- Former Region Orkney Islands Area
- Former District Orkney
- Former County Orkney
HY21SE 28 c. 25 10.
In one of the largest of a numerous group of tumuli near Stromness, opened in 1835 by the Rev Charles Clouster, two large cists containing burnt bones were found at the centre, surrounded by four others, greatly inferior in construction and size.
D Wilson 1851.
These discoveries could probably be related to one of several groups of tumuli on Orkney 100 NE.
Visited by OS (RD) 12 September 1964.
Field Visit (12 September 1964)
These discoveries could probably be related to one of several groups of tumuli on Orkney 100 NE.
Visited by OS (RD) 12 September 1964.
Orkney Smr Note (July 1992)
Cist found at farm Arion Stromness measuring 39 x 28 & 23 deep. Small square of textile also found. Looks more like grassy matting.
Information from Orkney SMR (RGL) July 1992
