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Achuvoldrach Cemetery

Cist (Period Unassigned)(Possible)

Site Name Achuvoldrach Cemetery

Classification Cist (Period Unassigned)(Possible)

Canmore ID 5323

Site Number NC55NE 18

NGR NC 572 592

Datum OSGB36 - NGR

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Administrative Areas

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

Archaeology Notes

NC55NE 18 572 592.

(Area NC 572 592) A possible cist of black marble was found in the cemetery. There is earlier mention of a flat slab being found in a grave excavation.

OS 6" map annotated by Mrs MacKay of West Strathie, 1960

The tradition of a black marble cist from the cemetery is known locally, but no details of the find can be obtained. Mrs MacKay cannot be located.

Visited by OS (NKB) 8 November 1978

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