Crantit is a Neolithic chambered cairn discovered in April 1998 on the outskirts of Kirkwall, Orkney, remarkable for having remained sealed and undisturbed since prehistory [1]. Excavated over eight weeks, the cairn is interpreted as a transitional form between Neolithic communal tombs and Bronze Age individual cist burials [1].
Crantit Chambered Cairn
Also known as: Crantit, Crantit Cairn
| Type | Cairn |
|---|---|
| Period | 3000 - 1500 BC |
| Country | Scotland |
| Coordinates | 58.9726° N, 2.9758° W |
Scotland