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Calf Of Cava
Cairn (Period Unassigned)(Possible)
Site Name Calf Of Cava
Classification Cairn (Period Unassigned)(Possible)
Canmore ID 81791
Site Number HY30SW 21
NGR HY 3219 0054
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/81791
- Council Orkney Islands
- Parish Orphir
- Former Region Orkney Islands Area
- Former District Orkney
- Former County Orkney
HY30SW 21 3219 0054
Sub-rectangular mound c 16 x 7m and height c 0.5m. Long axis approx. NE/SW with highest point towards south-east, showing small stone lined chamber c 0.8 x 0.5m and 0.5m deep with rubble fill. Some stones protruding in rest of mound. Possibly burial cairn.
J R Hunter 1984