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Sgribhis-beinn

Marker Cairn (Period Unassigned)

Site Name Sgribhis-beinn

Classification Marker Cairn (Period Unassigned)

Canmore ID 295912

Site Number NC37SW 6

NGR NC 32441 70737

Datum OSGB36 - NGR

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  • Council Highland
  • Parish Durness
  • Former Region Highland
  • Former District Sutherland
  • Former County Sutherland

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Field Visit (6 August 2008)

NC37SW 6 32441 70737

This cairn is situated within an extensive natural spread of boulders and stones on the SE flank of Sgribhis-bheinn (371m OD), a prominent steep-sided hill some 6km E of Cape Wrath. Measuring 1.4m from NE to SW by 1m transversely at the base and 0.6m in height, it comprises a pile of boulders and slabs. Two upright slabs have been set against its NNE side.

(CWTC08 403)

Visited by RCAHMS (JRS, JH) 11 August 2008.

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