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Bronze Age Cist found in Strath Oykel, Sutherland


Skeleton found in a substantial stone cist, partially wrapped in animal/furs with a wicker basket over the skull area.

Links to BBC story with photo

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/highlands_and_islands/8261343.stm

and Scotsman article

http://news.scotsman.com/latestnews/39Whicker-Man39-tomb-to-yield.5661633.jp
mascot Posted by mascot
6th October 2009ce

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