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| Description |
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The cairn is constructed of water-worn boulders and measures about 30m in diameter. It contains three cists, two of which are visible (as a result of stone robbing). The first is constructed of five slabs and the second is hollowed into the ground and has roughly built drystone walls. Both have covering slabs.The largest is clearly visible on the SE side of the cairn, missing one of its sides its large capstone is still in position. Finds include two finely decorated Food Vessels and a stone axe. Now surrounded by the exotic trees planted in the mid-19th century as part of the planned parkland landscape that appropriated a number of local monuments as secluded "picnic spots". |
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| Excavation Details |
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site was excavated by Mapleton, and then in 1864, by Greenwell. This excavation revealed 3 cists. This one was dug into the old ground surface with sides formed of drystone walling. The burnt and unburnt bones of 8-10 people were found, roughly separated by stone fragments. Finds: First cist - a Food Vessel, cremated bone and charcoal and flint chippings - a crouched burial Second cist - burnt and unburnt bone from eight to ten individuals - a whetstone, greenstone axe, flint knife and fragments of pottery Hidden cist - a Food Vessel, cremated bone and flint chippings |
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| Access / Ownership |
| The site is owned by Historic Scotland and is open to the public. The site has parking. |
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| Published References |
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Kilmartin
House, Kilmartin, Argyll, Scotland, PA31 8RQ.
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Tel:
0044(0) 1546 510 278
Fax: 0044(0) 1546 510 330 E-mail:
museum@khouse.demon.co.uk
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