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Calf Of Cava

Dyke (Period Unassigned)

Site Name Calf Of Cava

Classification Dyke (Period Unassigned)

Canmore ID 81816

Site Number HY30SW 30

NGR HY 3224 0042

NGR Description From HY 3224 0042 to HY 3238 0041

Datum OSGB36 - NGR

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Administrative Areas

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

Archaeology Notes

HY30SW 30 3224 0042 - 3238 0041

Boundary dyke of length c 80m composed of earth, turf and stone running from sea to sea across land neck. Maximum width c 2m. Maximum surviving height c 1m.

J R Hunter 1984

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