Stone alignment and cairn. View from the south east (Scale 1m).
A fan-shaped multiple stone row measuring 40m long, including at least 8 small-sized stones arranged in at least 4 separate lines situated on a gentle south east facing slope. The row is orientated NNW to SSE, has restricted views of the sea and points at a nearby cairn situated at the upper end. The row forms part of a cluster including at least 9 stone rows near Loch Watenan.
Location
| Scotland | Caithness | Northern Scotland | ND 31717 42050 |
| Lat 58.36167267 Long -3.16872251 | |||
Map showing the location of Watenan, East stone row.
Map showing the position of Watenan, East, the other stone rows and other sites around Watenan (Source: Canmore).
Characteristics
| Type: Multiple | Length: 40m |
| No. of stones: 8 | Size of stones: Only small |
| Orientation: 150° | Altitude: 112m |
| Upper end: Cairn | Lower end: – |
| Straight (Yes or No) : | Sea View: Yes |
| Context: – | |
| Notes: 4 rows. The tallest stone stands 0.29m high. Dense heather partly obscured the stones in September 2016. | |
Other Information
| Public Access: Yes |
| Land Status: |
| Scheduled Ancient Monument: No |
Identification
Category: Plausible. No doubts have been expressed regarding the prehistoric interpretation of this row.
Typology
This stone row is of Type M7. Information on this form of stone row and other rows of this type is available here.
Photographs
Edge set slab pointing at the small cairn on the horizon. View from the south east (Scale 1m).
Edge set slabs forming part of the alignment in the area where an historic holloway cuts through the rows. View from the east (Scale 1m).
Two slabs and the associated skyline cairn. Dense heather made it difficult to locate the stones during the field visit. Only eight stones were found (Scale 1m).
Access Information
Car parking is available at ND 31885 40851. Follow the signposting to the Cairn O’Get. At ND 31523 40988 follow the track north to ND 31713 42049. After visiting this row it makes sense to have a look at Watenan, West also. Watenan, West is only about 400m away to the north west but the ground is uneven and care should be taken to avoid the frequent boggy areas.
Online Resources
Megalithic Portal Canmore Historic Environment Record Sea Views
Timeline
VISITED:- 3rd September 2016
FIRST PUBLISHED:- 13th February 2016
LAST UPDATED:- 21st November 2020
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