Notice of a Barrow at Huntiscarth in the Parish of Harray, Orkney, recently opened

George Petrie (Author)

James Farrer (Contributor)


Keywords:
Barrow, Grave, Gold, Amber, Beads
Location(s):
Harray, Orkney, Highlands and Islands, Scotland, UK
Period(s):
Uncertain

Abstract


An account of the excavation of a barrow on Orkney containing some - possibly burnt - human remains, as well as four gold disks and several beads made of amber.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.9750/PSAS.003.195

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Published
30-11-1862
How to Cite
Petrie, G., & Farrer, J. (1862). Notice of a Barrow at Huntiscarth in the Parish of Harray, Orkney, recently opened. Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland, 3, 195. https://doi.org/10.9750/PSAS.003.195
Issue
Vol. 3 (1862)
Section
Articles
DOI
https://doi.org/10.9750/PSAS.003.195

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