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Kippen, 'the Fairy Knowe'

Barrow (Prehistoric)

Site Name Kippen, 'the Fairy Knowe'

Classification Barrow (Prehistoric)

Canmore ID 45405

Site Number NS69SW 3

NGR NS 64 94

NGR Description NS c. 64 94

Datum OSGB36 - NGR

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Administrative Areas

  • Council Stirling
  • Parish Kippen
  • Former Region Central
  • Former District Stirling
  • Former County Stirlingshire

Archaeology Notes

NS69SW 3 c. 64 94

See also NS59SE 3.

'A tumulus called "The Fairy Knowe" near the line of the railway (at Kippen) was lately opened. Inside were found 'an auld can' and some coins' (possibly refers to 'the Fairy Knowe' near Buchlyvie - NS59SE 3).

C Maclagan 1884

Local enquiries proved negative.

Visited by OS (WDJ), 20 September 1968.

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