Monument record MAB15703 - HATTON OF ARDOYNE
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Summary
Recumbent stone circle originally comprised of 13 stones but now only the recumbent, the southeast flanker, the base of the northwest flanker, five erect stones and one prostrate remain.
Protected Status/Designation
- Scheduled Monument 23
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 6599 2676 (40m by 38m) Centred at - Polygon: Unknown Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ62NE |
| Authority | Aberdeenshire |
| Civil Parish | Oyne |
Type and Period (4)
Full Description
Recumbent stone circle originally comprised of 13 stones but now only the recumbent, the southeast flanker, the base of the northwest flanker, five erect stones and one prostrate remain. A kerb can be traced circa 2 m within the ring of monoliths except in the west where it has been ploughed out. According to Dalrymple there were two inner concentric circles giving a tiered effect, 21 m and 19.50 m in diameter, but there is now no trace of these. The outer circle was faced with stones up to 45 cm high. A grave in the centre was paved with small boulders on which a small quantity of burnt bones and fragments of urn were found.
STUART, J, 1856, SCULPTURED STONES OF SCOTLAND, 22 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1800.
COLES, FR, 1901, PSAS 35(1900-01) 187-248, 241-6 (Bibliographic reference). SAB231.
KEILLER, A, 1927, INTERIM REPORT UPON SUCH OF THE STONE CIRCLES OF ABERDEENSHIRE AND KINCARDINESHIRE AS HAVE BEEN SCHEDULED AS ANCIENT MONUMENTS, 14 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1033.
KENWORTHY, JB, 1972, RING-CAIRNS IN NORTH-EAST SCOTLAND. IN SCOT ARCH FORUM 4, 24 (Bibliographic reference). SAB998.
Dec 2 2004 , DP 007979, DP 007979 (Ground Photograph). SAB20348.
Dec 2 2004 , E 51450 CN, E 51450 CN (Air-oblique Photograph). SAB20351.
Feb 1 2000 , H 93791 CS, H 93791 CS (Ground Photograph). SAB20352.
Jan 1 1921 , DP 043122, DP 043122 (Ground Photograph). SAB20349.
Jan 24 2000 , AAS/00/02/CT9-16, AAS/00/02/CT9-16 (Air-oblique Photograph). SAB12237.
Jan 24 2000 , AAS/00/02/G2/11-2, AAS/00/02/G2/11-2 (Air-oblique Photograph). SAB12236.
Jul 1 1998 , H 93792 CS, H 93792 CS (Ground Photograph). SAB20353.
Mar 1 1904 , AB 2496, 2500, AB 2496, 2500 (Ground Photograph). SAB20350.
Mar 1 1997 , AAS/GR/97/CT75-78, AAS/GR/97/CT75-78 (Ground Photograph). SAB33018.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ASH;
- HES Scheduled Monument Number: 23;
- NMR Card Number: NJ62NE7;
- NRHE Numlink: 18125;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ62NE0007;
External Links (2)
- https://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/SM23 (Historic Environment Scotland Portal Link)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/18125 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (13)
- --- SAB1033 Bibliographic reference: KEILLER, A. 1927. INTERIM REPORT UPON SUCH OF THE STONE CIRCLES OF ABERDEENSHIRE AND KINCARDINESHIRE AS HAVE BEEN SCHEDULED AS ANCIENT MONUMENTS. 14.
- --- SAB12236 Air-oblique Photograph: Jan 24 2000 . AAS/00/02/G2/11-2. Black & White. AAS/00/02/G2/11-2.
- --- SAB12237 Air-oblique Photograph: Jan 24 2000 . AAS/00/02/CT9-16. Colour Transparency. AAS/00/02/CT9-16.
- --- SAB1800 Bibliographic reference: STUART, J. 1856. SCULPTURED STONES OF SCOTLAND. 22.
- --- SAB20348 Ground Photograph: Dec 2 2004 . DP 007979. Digital. DP 007979.
- --- SAB20349 Ground Photograph: Jan 1 1921 . DP 043122. Black & White. DP 043122.
- --- SAB20350 Ground Photograph: Mar 1 1904 . AB 2496, 2500. Black & White. AB 2496, 2500.
- --- SAB20351 Air-oblique Photograph: Dec 2 2004 . E 51450 CN. Colour Negative. E 51450 CN.
- --- SAB20352 Ground Photograph: Feb 1 2000 . H 93791 CS. Colour Transparency. H 93791 CS.
- --- SAB20353 Ground Photograph: Jul 1 1998 . H 93792 CS. Colour Transparency. H 93792 CS.
- --- SAB231 Bibliographic reference: COLES, FR. 1901. PSAS 35(1900-01) 187-248. 241-6.
- --- SAB33018 Ground Photograph: Mar 1 1997 . AAS/GR/97/CT75-78. Colour Transparency. AAS/GR/97/CT75-78.
- --- SAB998 Bibliographic reference: KENWORTHY, JB. 1972. RING-CAIRNS IN NORTH-EAST SCOTLAND. IN SCOT ARCH FORUM 4, 24.
Finds (2)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Mar 20 2026 12:03PM
