Natural record MAB18331 - THE ARK STONE
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Summary
Large stone built into a dyke forming plantation boundary.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 7058 1907 (40m by 40m) Centred at - Polygon: Known Site Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ71NW |
| Authority | Aberdeenshire |
| Civil Parish | Chapel of Garioch |
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Large stone built into a dyke forming plantation boundary. It is said to be a recumbent stone from the nearby stone circle NJ71NW0004, but there is no firm evidence that it is anything other than a naturally placed boulder. It measures 1.22m by 1.22m by 0.53m to 0.91m high.
AB 2967 PO, AB 2967 PO (Ground Photograph). SAB20093.
COLES, FR, 1901, PSAS 35(1900-01) 187-248, 217 (Bibliographic reference). SAB231.
RITCHIE, J, 1917, PSAS 51(1916-17) 30-47, 40-1 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1524.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ASH;
- NMR Card Number: NJ71NW28;
- NRHE Numlink: 18675;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ71NW0032;
External Links (1)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/18675 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (3)
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
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Record last edited
Mar 13 2026 11:36AM
