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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

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  • Council Orkney Islands
  • Parish Orphir
  • Former Region Orkney Islands Area
  • Former District Orkney
  • Former County Orkney

Archaeology Notes

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

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