Building record MAB18796 - WHITEINCHES
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Summary
Remains of a relatively well-preserved burial cairn, now grass-grown, sited on the southeast flank of a low rise named Backley Hill, in an area of cultivated land.
Protected Status/Designation
- Scheduled Monument 12188
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 7153 2914 (40m by 40m) Centred at - Polygon: Known Site Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ72NW |
| Authority | Aberdeenshire |
| Civil Parish | Chapel of Garioch |
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Remains of a relatively well-preserved burial cairn, now grass-grown, sited on the southeast flank of a low rise named Backley Hill, in an area of cultivated land. It measures 14m in diameter and 1.5m in height. Beside the cairn is a flat rock surface with three cup marks and two weather worn cups.
ARCHAEOLOGY SCOTLAND, 2011, DISCOVERY AND EXCAVATION IN SCOTLAND. NEW SERIES, VOLUME 11, 2010, p.16 (Bibliographic reference). SAB5535.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ASH;
- HES Scheduled Monument Number: 12188;
- NMR Card Number: NJ72NW138;
- NRHE Numlink: 183156;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ72NW0140;
External Links (2)
- https://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/SM12188 (Historic Environment Scotland Portal Link)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/183156 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SAB5535 Bibliographic reference: ARCHAEOLOGY SCOTLAND. 2011. DISCOVERY AND EXCAVATION IN SCOTLAND. NEW SERIES, VOLUME 11, 2010. p.16.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
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Record last edited
Jan 18 2022 3:53PM
