Building record MAB17877 - NEW WESTER ECHT
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Summary
Remains of a stone circle, originally of 9 stones but only 3 remain.
Protected Status/Designation
- Scheduled Monument 6074
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 7384 0836 (92m by 95m) Centred at - Polygon: Known Site Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ70NW |
| Authority | Aberdeenshire |
| Civil Parish | Echt |
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Remains of a stone circle, originally of 9 stones but only 3 remain. Two smaller stones, which Ritchie thought to be remains of a cist, are probably modern packing stones. The 3 stones and a dark circular cropmark are visible on aerial photographs.
RITCHIE, J, 1919, PSAS 53(1918-19) 64-76, 64 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1510.
May 5 1953 , F21 58 0165-1067, F21 58 0165-1067 (Air-vertical Photograph). SAB14026.
Sep 24 2004 , GR/04/CT522-25, GR/04/CT522-25 (Ground Photograph). SAB18424.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ASH;
- HES Scheduled Monument Number: 6074;
- NMR Card Number: NJ70NW2;
- NRHE Numlink: 18534;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ70NW0001;
External Links (2)
- https://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/SM6074 (Historic Environment Scotland Portal Link)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/18534 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (3)
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Aug 15 2017 1:12PM
