Building record MAB12161 - TOWNHEAD
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Summary
Remains of cairn and pen recorded during a walkover survey in July 2025 ahead of proposed woodland creation (NJ50SE0173).
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 5778 0099 (40m by 40m) Centred at - Polygon: Known Site Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ50SE |
| Authority | Aberdeenshire |
| Civil Parish | Kincardine O Neil |
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Remains of cairn and pen recorded during a walkover survey in July 2025 ahead of proposed woodland creation (NJ50SE0173). The cairn measures 5.6 m by 6.8 m and 0.5 m in height. The cairn is cut by a modern fence on its eastern side and stones are scattered around its edges. The pen is built onto the northern side of the cairn and measures 3.2 m by 3 m to a height of 0.3 m.
S. FARRELL, 2025, REPORT OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESKTOP & WALKOVER SURVEY DESS, KINCARDINE O’NEIL, ABERDEENSHIRE. NJ 577/012 (CENTRED), Walkover Survey, S8 (Bibliographic reference). SAB4090.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ASH;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ50SE0178;
External Links (0)
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SAB4090 Bibliographic reference: S. FARRELL. 2025. REPORT OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESKTOP & WALKOVER SURVEY DESS, KINCARDINE O’NEIL, ABERDEENSHIRE. NJ 577/012 (CENTRED). Walkover Survey, S8.
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Related Events/Activities (2)
Record last edited
Oct 22 2025 4:22PM
