What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records 'cnoc Na H-uiseig', Lower Dounreay as Chambered Cairn (neolithic), Axehead (sandstone)(period Unassigned), Beaker (period Unassigned). The official map says its point is accurate as follows: NGR given to the nearest 10m. The record does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.
Neolithic chambered cairn, dating to approximately 3000–2500 BCE. Its significance lies in its association with early ceremonial and funerary practices in northern Scotland.
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Places near here
DounreayGeneral View (period Unassigned) · 1087 yd
Dounreay, Nuclear Research Facility, Prototype Fast Breeder ReactorScientific Research Establishment (20th Century) · 1344 yd
Upper DounreayChambered Cairn (neolithic), Cist (bronze Age) · 1.2 mi
LochsideBuilding (period Unassigned) · 1.6 mi
Reay, CemeteryCemetery (19th Century) · 2.6 mi
Sandside Chasebattle · 2.7 mi
Creag BheagMountain / peak · 3.0 mi
Brims CastleTower House (medieval) · 3.5 mi
Cairnmore HillockMountain / peak · 3.7 mi
Drum HollistanNo Class (event) (21st Century) · 4.8 mi
Puffin CoveHeritage attraction · 5.0 mi
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