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Stroma, Giddy Geo

Cairn (Period Unassigned)(Possible)

Site Name Stroma, Giddy Geo

Classification Cairn (Period Unassigned)(Possible)

Canmore ID 9373

Site Number ND37NW 5

NGR ND 341 764

Datum OSGB36 - NGR

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

Archaeology Notes

ND37NW 5 341 764.

(ND 341 764) A deep chasm known as the Giddy Geo extends southward for a distance of about 120 yds. Immediately to the E of this, at the seaward end, is a low, stony mound which is probably a cairn. It measures 25ft in diameter and 2ft in height.

RCAHMS 1911.

No trace of a cairn remains at the seaward end of Giddy Geo. The whole of this area is now covered by a disused quarry, and it is likely that the cairn has been destroyed. No further information could be obtained locally.

Visited by OS (R B) 24 February 1965.

A number of spoil heaps associated with the quarrying occur in the vicinity; no cairn is evident.

Visited by OS (J B) 20 July 1982.

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