Skerray Mains
Souterrain (Prehistoric)(Possible), Cinerary Urn(S) (Period Unassigned)
Site Name Skerray Mains
Classification Souterrain (Prehistoric)(Possible), Cinerary Urn(S) (Period Unassigned)
Canmore ID 5777
Site Number NC66SE 11
NGR NC 6603 6314
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/5777
- Council Highland
- Parish Tongue
- Former Region Highland
- Former District Sutherland
- Former County Sutherland
NC66SE 11 6603 6314.
(NC 6603 6314) An artificial cave enters from below the road and runs for 40 or 50 yards below the house of Skerra-mains. Two urns were found in it when it was discovered but they crumbled away on being exposed to the air.
H Morrison 1883.
This cave was not located during field investigation.
Visited by OS (J L D) 14 May 1960.
The occupants of Skerry Mains have heard of this cave, which may possibly be a souterrain, but they have no knowledge of its exact location.
Visited by OS (R L) 30 June 1971.
No change to previous field reports.
Visited by OS (J B) 15 September 1977.
