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Ackergill Mains
Standing Stone (Prehistoric)
Site Name Ackergill Mains
Classification Standing Stone (Prehistoric)
Alternative Name(s) Wic 135
Canmore ID 9158
Site Number ND35SE 28
NGR ND 3528 5424
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/9158
- Council Highland
- Parish Wick
- Former Region Highland
- Former District Caithness
- Former County Caithness
ND35SE 28 3528 5424
Published on 1:10,000 map at ND 3523 5422
OS 1:10,000 map, (1976)
ND 3523 5423. A standing stone in good condition, 1.8m high and 0.46 by about 0.4m at base. Possibly a rubbing stone.
C E Batey 1981.
The standing stone, at ND 3528 5424, is as described and illustrated. Its size and shape suggest that it is more probably a Bronze Age standing stone than a relatively recent rubbing stone.
Surveyed at 1:2500.
Visited by OS (J B), 22 July 1982.
Project (1980 - 1982)
Field Visit (22 July 1982)
The standing stone, at ND 3528 5424, is as described and illustrated. Its size and shape suggest that it is more probably a Bronze Age standing stone than a relatively recent rubbing stone.
Surveyed at 1:2500.
Visited by OS (J B) 22 July 1982.
