Blackhammer Chambered Cairn
Blackhammer Chambered Cairn is a Neolithic cairn on Rousay, in Orkney, Scotland. It is a scheduled monument in the care of Historic Environment Scotland.[1]
It is thought to date from around 3000 BC. The structure is a typical stalled cairn, with an interior divided into seven compartments by pairs of upright stone slabs. The cairn has a modern roof, as the cairn originally was only a few feet high. Access is by a hatchway and ladder in the roof, as the original entrance was sealed. There have been finds of bones and pottery in the cairn.
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References[]
- ^ Historic Environment Scotland. "Blackhammer,chambered cairn,Rousay (SM90035)". Retrieved 12 March 2019.
External links[]
- Orkneyjar Blackhammer Cairn
- Historic Environment Scotland: Visitor guide
Coordinates: 59°07′53″N 3°01′31″W / 59.1313°N 3.0253°W
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