Monument record MAB15941 - WOODEND, BENNACHIE
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Summary
Remains of a round cairn on the summit of a low but prominent ridge, within Bennachie Forest.
Protected Status/Designation
- Scheduled Monument 12009: Woodend cairn and cross-incised stone
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 6956 2086 (49m by 48m) Centred at - Polygon: Unknown Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ62SE |
| Authority | Aberdeenshire |
| Civil Parish | Oyne |
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Remains of a round cairn on the summit of a low but prominent ridge, within Bennachie Forest. The grass and heather covered cairn measures 9 m in diameter and 0.7 m high. The remains of a ditch circa 3 m wide by about 0.2 m deep are visible on the south side of the cairn. Trees have now been cleared from around the feature.
RALSTON, IBM, 1984, DES, 10 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1518.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ASH;
- HES Scheduled Monument Number: 12009;
- NMR Card Number: NJ62SE18;
- NRHE Numlink: 18180;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ62SE0017;
External Links (2)
- https://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/SM12009 (Historic Environment Scotland Portal Link)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/18180 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SAB1518 Bibliographic reference: RALSTON, IBM. 1984. DES. 10.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Apr 9 2026 3:02PM
