Building record MAB11870 - MAR'S CAIRN
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Summary
A small oval heap of stones marks the spot where (as recorded in the OS Name Book, 1867) the body of a woman named Mar was laid for a day during transit to her burial place circa 1767.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 5972 0566 (40m by 40m) Centred at - Polygon: Unknown Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ50NE |
| Authority | Aberdeenshire |
| Civil Parish | Lumphanan |
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A small oval heap of stones marks the spot where (as recorded in the OS Name Book, 1867) the body of a woman named Mar was laid for a day during transit to her burial place circa 1767.
ORDNANCE SURVEY, 1871, Ordnance Name Book, No59(1867) 39 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1360.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ASH;
- NMR Card Number: NJ50NE66;
- NRHE Numlink: 147827;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ50NE0019;
External Links (1)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/147827 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SAB1360 Bibliographic reference: ORDNANCE SURVEY. 1871. Ordnance Name Book. No59(1867) 39.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Sep 1 2023 3:44PM
