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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
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/9373
- Council Highland
- Parish Canisbay
- Former Region Highland
- Former District Caithness
- Former County Caithness
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.
