Building record MAB10592 - MONTIETH
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Summary
Remains of a farmstead and depopulated settlement which is probably that shown only on Roy's 1750 map as 'Montieth'.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 4980 4500 (150m by 158m) Centred at - Polygon: Known Site Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ44NE |
| Authority | Aberdeenshire |
| Civil Parish | Cairnie |
Type and Period (5)
Full Description
Remains of a farmstead and depopulated settlement which is probably that shown only on Roy's 1750 map as 'Montieth'. The remains were discovered by the Forestry Commission during replanting. There are the remains of two substantial longhouses, one (possibly two) subsidiary buildings and several enclosures. The enclosures have examples of both rectilinear and curvilinear types.
ARCHAEOLOGY SCOTLAND, 2008, DISCOVERY & EXCAVATION SCOTLAND, p.12 (Bibliographic reference). SAB4029.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ASH;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ44NE0039;
External Links (0)
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SAB4029 Bibliographic reference: ARCHAEOLOGY SCOTLAND. 2008. DISCOVERY & EXCAVATION SCOTLAND. Y. p.12.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Dec 4 2023 12:42PM
