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Mains Of Pittendriech

Cairn (Prehistoric)

Site Name Mains Of Pittendriech

Classification Cairn (Prehistoric)

Alternative Name(s) Pittendriech Law

Canmore ID 28885

Site Number NO14SE 19

NGR NO 15567 41858

Datum OSGB36 - NGR

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Administrative Areas

  • Council Perth And Kinross
  • Parish Lethendy
  • Former Region Tayside
  • Former District Perth And Kinross
  • Former County Perthshire

Archaeology Notes

NO14SE 19 1557 4186.

(NO 1557 4186) Law (NR) (Site of)

OS 6" map (1901)

A small arable knoll considered to be artificial as a great quantity of small loose stones were trenched from it when first cultivated. It appears to have been one of a chain of Laws (seats of justice) running through Strathmore. Demolished during the period between the 1st and 2nd 6" editions. (i.e. 1865-1901)

Name Book 1865

The site of this feature is situated on the highest point of a hill. There is nothing to be seen on the ground.

Visited by OS (RD) 5 March 1969

This monument may be identified as a probable cairn. Its site lies on the highest part of an arable field, and there were no visible remains on the date of visit.

Visited by RCAHMS (JRS) 3 April 1989.

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Field Visit (3 April 1989)

This monument may be identified as a probable cairn. Its site lies on the highest part of an arable field, and there were no visible remains on the date of visit. Visited by RCAHMS (JRS) 3 April 1989.

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