Manderston Mill
Cist (Period Unassigned)
Site Name Manderston Mill
Classification Cist (Period Unassigned)
Canmore ID 59692
Site Number NT85NW 13
NGR NT 8106 5540
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/59692
- Council Scottish Borders, The
- Parish Duns
- Former Region Borders
- Former District Berwickshire
- Former County Berwickshire
NT85NW 13 8106 5540
NT 8112 5555. A short cist was found in March 1963, when ploughing on Manderston Mill farm. Excavated in April, it was found to contain cremated bone.
J C Wallace 1963.
The sides of this wedge-shaped cist were of sandstone slabs and measured up to 3'4" long x 1'8" wide standing to a depth of 1'. The capstone measured up to 5'3" long x 2' wide and the floor of the cist consisted of a single slab slightly smaller than the cist (Information from Mr Mackensie Robertson, farmer, Manderston Estate).
It's position was indicated on the plan at NT 8106 5540.
There are now no remains.
J C Wallace 1964.
Sbc Note (21 March 2016)
Visibility: This was the site of an archaeological monument, which may no longer be visible.
Information from Scottish Borders Council
