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Rennibister
Burnt Mound (Prehistoric)
Site Name Rennibister
Classification Burnt Mound (Prehistoric)
Canmore ID 2070
Site Number HY31SE 2
NGR HY 3990 1293
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/2070
- Council Orkney Islands
- Parish Firth
- Former Region Orkney Islands Area
- Former District Orkney
- Former County Orkney
HY31SE 2 3990 1293.
A mound of burnt stones, now ploughed over and spread, is about 400 yds NE of Rennibister farm.
RCAHMS 1946, visited 16 June 1934
This burnt mound, 19.0m in diameter and 1.0m in height, is situated at HY 3990 1293, is a near-level field at c.25ft OD.
Recent ploughing has revealed its content of black earth and small burnt stones.
Surveyed at 1/2500.
Visited by OS (NKB) 22 April 1966.
Field Visit (22 April 1966)
This burnt mound, 19.0m in diameter and 1.0m in height, is situated at HY 3990 1293, is a near-level field at c.25ft OD.
Recent ploughing has revealed its content of black earth and small burnt stones.
Surveyed at 1/2500.
Visited by OS (NKB) 22 April 1966.
