Excavations at Reay Links and at a Horned Cairn at Lower Dounreay, Caithness

With a Report on the Human Bones and a Report on the Animal Bones

Arthur J H Edwards (Author)

Alexander Low (Contributor)

R M Neill (Contributor)


Keyword(s):
Grave, Skeleton, Cist, Stone Axe, Long Cists, Human Bone, Beaker Pottery, Cairn, Beaker Vessels, Animal Bone, Bronze Strap
Period(s):
Medieval, Neolithic

Abstract


Excavation of the cairn revealed a chamber containing disarticulated human bone, Neolithic and Beaker pottery, a stone axe and animal bone. A secondary cist contained a skeleton and two Beaker vessels. Investigation of mounds in the vicinity of a known Viking grave at Reay Links revealed four empty long cists and an unstratified bronze strap end of early medieval date.

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Published
30-11-1929
How to Cite
Edwards, A., Low, A., & Neill, R. (1929). Excavations at Reay Links and at a Horned Cairn at Lower Dounreay, Caithness. Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland, 63, 138-151. https://doi.org/10.9750/PSAS.063.138.151
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