Wateresk Portal Tomb


Map Reference: J394344 (3394, 3344)

This portal tomb is known as Slidderyford Dolmen. The massive capstone is supported by three uprights. The tallest stone is about 1.8m high and the shorter stones are about 1.3m high. A fourth stone lies under the capstone but does not support it.



An early 19th engraving shows another orthostat and possible remains of a cairn. There are now no traces of these extra stones.





Some monochrome views taken in 1982





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