Building record MAB18866 - HILL OF SELBIE
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Summary
Remains of a cairn, possibly a ring-cairn, of probable Bronze Age date.
Protected Status/Designation
- Scheduled Monument 12434
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 7978 2281 (59m by 58m) Centred at - Polygon: Known Site Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ72SE |
| Authority | Aberdeenshire |
| Civil Parish | Keithhall and Kinkell |
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Remains of a cairn, possibly a ring-cairn, of probable Bronze Age date. It survives as a pennanular stony bank, with possible kerbstones visible on the north-west and south-east. The cairn measures 12m in diameter and 0.6m in maximum height, and is surrounded by an extensive area of tumble and possible field clearance that measures 20m in diameter. It is a relatively well-preserved example of a Bronze Age cairn, which survives to an impressive degree despite agricultural improvements to the area surrounding it. A stone cist was found on the site in the 19th century and a trial excavation was carried out in 1963. Ring-cairns are relatively rare in this area of Aberdeenshire. This monument is sited in a prominent position, on a hill, with good views in all directions.
ORDNANCE SURVEY, 1871, Ordnance Name Book, No44(1866) 14 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1360.
WOODHAM, AA, 1963, DES, 1, 1 (Bibliographic reference). SAB2044.
KENWORTHY, JB, 1972, RING-CAIRNS IN NORTH-EAST SCOTLAND. IN SCOT ARCH FORUM 4, 24 (Bibliographic reference). SAB998.
Jan 1 1989 , AAS/GR/89/CT80-83, AAS/GR/89/CT80-83 (Ground Photograph). SAB32735.
Mar 21 1989 , IR 18-22, IR 18-22 (Ground Photograph). SAB33655.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ASH;
- HES Scheduled Monument Number: 12434;
- NMR Card Number: NJ72SE39;
- NRHE Numlink: 18911;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ72SE0039;
External Links (2)
- https://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/SM12434 (Historic Environment Scotland Portal Link)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/18911 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (5)
- --- SAB1360 Bibliographic reference: ORDNANCE SURVEY. 1871. Ordnance Name Book. No44(1866) 14.
- --- SAB2044 Bibliographic reference: WOODHAM, AA. 1963. DES, 1. 1.
- --- SAB32735 Ground Photograph: Jan 1 1989 . AAS/GR/89/CT80-83. Colour Transparency. AAS/GR/89/CT80-83.
- --- SAB33655 Ground Photograph: Mar 21 1989 . IR 18-22. Black & White. IR 18-22.
- --- SAB998 Bibliographic reference: KENWORTHY, JB. 1972. RING-CAIRNS IN NORTH-EAST SCOTLAND. IN SCOT ARCH FORUM 4, 24.
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Record last edited
Jan 17 2023 8:28AM
