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South Ronaldsay, Swona

Site (Period Unassigned)

Site Name South Ronaldsay, Swona

Classification Site (Period Unassigned)

Alternative Name(s) The North Head

Canmore ID 306506

Site Number ND38NE 9

NGR ND 3907 8525

Datum OSGB36 - NGR

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  • Council Orkney Islands
  • Parish South Ronaldsay
  • Former Region Orkney Islands Area
  • Former District Orkney
  • Former County Orkney

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Orkney Smr Note (10 March 2006)

No reference can be found for C14 dates and the above description fails to mention any dateable material being found. SJM

Information from Orkney SMR

Field Visit (22 August 2014)

This site was not located on the date of visit. However, it may relate to the features recorded elsewhere (see ND38NE 8).

Visited by RCAHMS (GFG) 22 August 2014.

Orkney Smr Note

U structure - a complex of erect slabs forming a

rectilinear chamber 2.5m square - slabs up to 0.3m high. Mound

behind storm beach. Slabs are earthfast and definately

artificially placed. C14.

Information from Orkney SMR (RGL)

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