Unstan Chambered Cairn

All pictures copyright © 1998 Martin McCarthy

Looking north along the length of the main chamber. Large image (46k 398x616) A bird is carved on the lintel of the side cell. Large image (50k 432x534) A bird is carved on the lintel of the side cell. Large image (40k 447x376) The entrance to the side chamber. Large image (57k 406x614) The main chamber. Large image (37k 356x556)

This site is famous for the Unstan ware pottery that was found in and around the tomb. The main chamber is divided into five compartments; human remains were found in each of these. A small side chamber leads off the main chamber, and two crouched burials were found in here. A carving of a bird is to be found on the lintel of the entrance to the side chamber.