Natural record MAB18485 - KING'S CHAIR
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Summary
The 'King's Chair' is a large boulder, situated on the east bank of the Sheriff Burn, a portion of which has been roughly hewn into the shape of a chair.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 7929 1379 (7m by 9m) Centred at - Polygon: Known Site Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ71SE |
| Authority | Aberdeenshire |
| Civil Parish | Kintore |
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
The 'King's Chair' is a large boulder, situated on the east bank of the Sheriff Burn, a portion of which has been roughly hewn into the shape of a chair. Local tradition suggests it was used by a Scottish King while watching his army in battle. No further information.
ORDNANCE SURVEY, 1871, Ordnance Name Book, (1866) 126 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1360.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ASH;
- NMR Card Number: NJ71SE15;
- NRHE Numlink: 18693;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ71SE0031;
External Links (1)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/18693 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SAB1360 Bibliographic reference: ORDNANCE SURVEY. 1871. Ordnance Name Book. (1866) 126.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
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Record last edited
Mar 13 2026 11:41AM
