Monument record MAB18196 - FULLERTON
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Summary
Remains of a stone circle, consisting of a low central mound, a vaguely defined ditch and an equally vague enclosing ridge upon which stands a single stone to the southwest.
Protected Status/Designation
- Scheduled Monument 7920: Fullerton ring ditches and cairn circle
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 7839 1797 (40m by 40m) Centred at - Polygon: Known Site Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ71NE |
| Authority | Aberdeenshire |
| Civil Parish | Kintore |
Type and Period (5)
- STONE CIRCLE (Early Neolithic to Late Bronze Age - 4000 BC to 801 BC)
- DITCH (Early Neolithic to Late Bronze Age - 4000 BC to 801 BC)
- CIST (Early Neolithic to Late Bronze Age - 4000 BC to 801 BC)
- BURIAL (Early Neolithic to Late Bronze Age - 4000 BC to 801 BC)
- CIST (Early Neolithic to Late Bronze Age - 4000 BC to 801 BC)
Full Description
Remains of a stone circle, consisting of a low central mound, a vaguely defined ditch and an equally vague enclosing ridge upon which stands a single stone to the southwest. Originally there were around seven stones. An 'oriented grave', containing an unburnt skeleton and a cremated burial with urn fragments, was found at the centre of a fire-marked area just below the surface at the centre of the stone circle. Seven deposits of burnt bones, some in small circular cists were found around the central burial. Fragments of Bronze Age urns were found with some of the burials. The 13 fragments in the NMAS are from 13 vessels (possibly flat rimware). The circle is now tree planted and resembles a saucer-barrow in appearance. A low stone wall revetment on the outer edge of the circle is probably comparatively modern.
ANDERSON, J, 1883, SCOTLAND IN PAGAN TIMES, 108 (Bibliographic reference). SAB4.
FLAT-RIM WARE
COLES, FR, 1901, PSAS 35(1900-01) 187-248, 218-9 (Bibliographic reference). SAB231.
FLAT-RIM WARE
KILBRIDE-JONES, HE, 1935, PSAS 69(1934-5) 448, 444-8 (Bibliographic reference). SAB981.
FLAT-RIM WARE
GALLAGHER, D.B., 1992, KINTORE BYPASS:DESKTOP ASSESSMENT (Bibliographic reference). SAB716.
DESK ASSESSMENT
Aug 11 1984 , AAS/84/13/R29/4-6, AAS/84/13/R29/4-6 (Air-oblique Photograph). SAB14077.
Jan 1 1903 , AB 2443, AB 2443 (Ground Photograph). SAB20496.
Jul 20 1972 , BJX 21, BJX 21 (Air-oblique Photograph). SAB14075.
Jul 20 1984 , AAS/84/07/R16/1-2, AAS/84/07/R16/1-2 (Air-oblique Photograph). SAB14076.
Jul 27 1964 , AKD 18-9, AKD 18-9 (Air-oblique Photograph). SAB14071.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ASH;
- HES Scheduled Monument Number: 7920;
- NMR Card Number: NJ71NE14;
- NRHE Numlink: 18569;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ71NE0011;
External Links (2)
- https://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/SM7920 (Historic Environment Scotland Portal Link)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/18569 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (9)
- --- SAB14071 Air-oblique Photograph: Jul 27 1964 . AKD 18-9. Black & White. AKD 18-9.
- --- SAB14075 Air-oblique Photograph: Jul 20 1972 . BJX 21. Black & White. BJX 21.
- --- SAB14076 Air-oblique Photograph: Jul 20 1984 . AAS/84/07/R16/1-2. Black & White. AAS/84/07/R16/1-2.
- --- SAB14077 Air-oblique Photograph: Aug 11 1984 . AAS/84/13/R29/4-6. Black & White. AAS/84/13/R29/4-6.
- --- SAB20496 Ground Photograph: Jan 1 1903 . AB 2443. Black & White. AB 2443.
- --- SAB231 Bibliographic reference: COLES, FR. 1901. PSAS 35(1900-01) 187-248. 218-9.
- --- SAB4 Bibliographic reference: ANDERSON, J. 1883. SCOTLAND IN PAGAN TIMES. 108.
- --- SAB716 Bibliographic reference: GALLAGHER, D.B.. 1992. KINTORE BYPASS:DESKTOP ASSESSMENT.
- --- SAB981 Bibliographic reference: KILBRIDE-JONES, HE. 1935. PSAS 69(1934-5) 448. 444-8.
Finds (2)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Apr 9 2026 11:23AM
