Monument record MAB16579 - NORTH PITGLASSIE
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Summary
Remains of a recumbent stone circle.
Protected Status/Designation
- Scheduled Monument 38
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 6863 4348 (48m by 45m) Centred at - Polygon: Unknown Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ64SE |
| Authority | Aberdeenshire |
| Civil Parish | Auchterless |
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Remains of a recumbent stone circle. Originally comprised of 12 stones but only the recumbent and the east pillar remain, the rest having been ploughed out. The fallen east pillar bears eight cupmarks. The recumbent, which leans towards the northeast pillar, measures 1.65m x 0.94m x 0.78m.
AB 2871, AB 2871 (Ground Photograph). SAB20376.
AB 2950 PO, AB 2950 PO (Ground Photograph). SAB20377.
COLES, FR, 1903, REPORT ON THE STONE CIRCLES OF NORTH-EASTERN SCOTLAND, CHIEFLY IN AUCHTERLESS AND FORGUE IN PSAS 37 (1903), 82-142, 109 (Bibliographic reference). SAB233.
RITCHIE, J, 1918, PSAS 52(1917-18) 86-122, 99 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1511.
BURL, H. A. W., 1970, RECUMBENT STONE CIRCLES OF N-E SCOTLAND. PSAS 102, 60 (Bibliographic reference). SAB107.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ASH;
- HES Scheduled Monument Number: 38;
- NMR Card Number: NJ64SE8;
- NRHE Numlink: 18359;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ64SE0007;
External Links (2)
- https://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/SM38 (Historic Environment Scotland Portal Link)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/18359 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (5)
- --- SAB107 Bibliographic reference: BURL, H. A. W.. 1970. RECUMBENT STONE CIRCLES OF N-E SCOTLAND. PSAS 102. N. 60.
- --- SAB1511 Bibliographic reference: RITCHIE, J. 1918. PSAS 52(1917-18) 86-122. 99.
- --- SAB20376 Ground Photograph: AB 2871. Black & White. AB 2871.
- --- SAB20377 Ground Photograph: AB 2950 PO. Black & White. AB 2950 PO.
- --- SAB233 Bibliographic reference: COLES, FR. 1903. REPORT ON THE STONE CIRCLES OF NORTH-EASTERN SCOTLAND, CHIEFLY IN AUCHTERLESS AND FORGUE IN PSAS 37 (1903), 82-142. 109.
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Record last edited
Mar 20 2026 12:56PM
