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West Murkle

Standing Stone (Prehistoric)

Site Name West Murkle

Classification Standing Stone (Prehistoric)

Canmore ID 8563

Site Number ND17SE 2

NGR ND 1643 7001

Datum OSGB36 - NGR

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  • Council Highland
  • Parish Olrig
  • Former Region Highland
  • Former District Caithness
  • Former County Caithness

Archaeology Notes

ND17SE 2 1643 7001.

(ND 1643 7001) Standing Stone (NR) (site of)

OS 1:10,000 map, (1975)

There was at one time a large standing stone here which was believed to mark the site of a grave. The stone, which was removed many years ago, was about 4' high.

Name Book 1873.

There is no knowledge of the existence of a standing stone at this spot.

Visited by OS (J B) 8 December 1981.

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