Building record MAB16014 - BRINDY HILL
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Summary
The footings of a farmstead lie to the southeast of Knowhead.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 6041 2153 (67m by 68m) Centred at - Polygon: Unknown Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ62SW |
| Authority | Aberdeenshire |
| Civil Parish | Keig |
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
The footings of a farmstead lie to the southeast of Knowhead. It is depicted on the 1st edition OS map as a long rectangular building, a small building and a rectangular enclosure. These and two more buildings - one replacing the earlier small one - are shown on the OS 2nd edition map, the two westernmost buildings forming a long range. The site is visible on vertical aerial photographs taken in 1977. The remains were recorded by RCAHMS visit in 1996, the walls standing up to 1m in height.
FARRELL, S, 2002, REPORT OF RAPID PRE-AFFORESTATION WALKOVER AND DESKTOP SURVEY: TOWLEYS FARM, ABERDEENSHIRE , DBA: walkover (Bibliographic reference). SAB4094.
Jul 7 1977 , NJ62S 2729251, NJ62S 2729251 (Air-vertical Photograph). SAB17675.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ASH;
- NMR Card Number: NJ62SW78;
- NRHE Numlink: 173102;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ62SW0047;
External Links (1)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/173102 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Mar 21 2016 4:55PM
