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South Ronaldsay, Little Myre

Burnt Mound (Prehistoric)

Site Name South Ronaldsay, Little Myre

Classification Burnt Mound (Prehistoric)

Alternative Name(s) Little Lire; Widewall

Canmore ID 9620

Site Number ND49SW 17

NGR ND 4339 9117

Datum OSGB36 - NGR

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Administrative Areas

  • Council Orkney Islands
  • Parish South Ronaldsay
  • Former Region Orkney Islands Area
  • Former District Orkney
  • Former County Orkney

Archaeology Notes

ND49SW 17 4339 9117.

At ND 4339 9117 are the scant remains of a burnt mound visible as a slight rise about 12.0m in diameter. According to Mr A Annal (Little Mire, Widewall) burnt stones have been ploughed out of it over the years.

Site surveyed at 1/2500.

Visited by OS (ISS) 18 May 1973.

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Field Visit (18 May 1973)

At ND 4339 9117 are the scant remains of a burnt mound visible as a slight rise about 12.0m in diameter. According to Mr A Annal (Little Mire, Widewall) burnt stones have been ploughed out of it over the years.

Site surveyed at 1/2500.

Visited by OS (ISS) 18 May 1973

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