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Balintore

Cist (Prehistoric)

Site Name Balintore

Classification Cist (Prehistoric)

Canmore ID 15244

Site Number NH87NE 10

NGR NH 8626 7563

NGR Description NH c. 8626 7563

Datum OSGB36 - NGR

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Administrative Areas

  • Council Highland
  • Parish Fearn
  • Former Region Highland
  • Former District Ross And Cromarty
  • Former County Ross And Cromarty

Archaeology Notes

NH87NE 10 8626 7563

A short cist containing bones was found at NH 8626 7563 whilst a sewer was being dug about 1950. The mechanical digger disturbed the cist, however, and it is not known by the informant (Information from Mr G Skinner, 8 Hugh Street, Balintore) whether the remains were left in situ.

Site surveyed at 1/2500.

Visited by OS (I S S) 4 September 1972.

Short cist.

CFA/MORA Coastal Assessment Survey 1998.

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Note (1979)

Balintore 2 NH 862 756 NH87NE 10

About 1950 a cist containing bones was found when a sewer was being dug.

RCAHMS 1979

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