An Account of Excavations in Cairns near Crinan

William Greenwell (Author)

John Stuart (Contributor)


Keyword(s):
Standing stones, Cairn, Cists, Barrows, Jet, Jewellery, Urn, Weaponry
Location(s):
Crinan Loch, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK
Period(s):
Uncertain

Abstract


The author describes some archaeological features near Loch Crinan, following his examination of the area in 1864. He gives the dimensions of each site and details of any finds uncovered there. He goes on to use this evidence to support his arguments about the chronology of prehistoric Scottish burial practices.

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Published
30-11-1865
How to Cite
Greenwell, W., & Stuart, J. (1865). An Account of Excavations in Cairns near Crinan. Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland, 6, 336-351. https://doi.org/10.9750/PSAS.006.336.351
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