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Knap of Girndish

Cairn(s)

This site is of disputed antiquity. If you have any information that could help clarify this site's authenticity, please post below or leave a post in the forum.
http://canmore.rcahms.gov.uk/en/site/3561/details/sanday+knap+of+girndish+tres+ness/

It is not clear that this mound is of prehistoric origin though it lies near further earthworks which may represent either a group of smaller mounds or the remnants of a curvilinear bank.
Nearest Town:Kirkwall (37km SSW)
OS Ref (GB):   HY707380 / Sheet: 5
Latitude:59° 13' 40.21" N
Longitude:   2° 30' 48.37" W

Added by Billy Fear


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