Notes: (4) A Short Cist recently exposed in the Gallows Knowe, Lintrathen, Angus

William Fenton (Author)


Keywords:
Burnt Bone, Mound Stone Coffins
Period(s):
Nineteenth Century

Abstract


The Gallows Knowe is an obviously artificial mound. Stone 'coffins' were revealed in the nineteenth century. A stone built short cist was disturbed by workmen in 1939. A circular layer of white quartz pebbles was found at one end of the cist along with a few fragments of burnt bone.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.9750/PSAS.074.135.136

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Published
30-11-1940
How to Cite
Fenton, W. (1940). Notes: (4) A Short Cist recently exposed in the Gallows Knowe, Lintrathen, Angus. Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland, 74, 135–136. https://doi.org/10.9750/PSAS.074.135.136
Issue
Vol. 74 (1940)
Section
Articles
DOI
https://doi.org/10.9750/PSAS.074.135.136