Building record MAB20804 - BROADSHADE
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Summary
Milestone still in use.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 8150 0718 (40m by 40m) Centred at - Polygon: Known Site Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ80NW |
| Authority | Aberdeenshire |
| Civil Parish | Skene |
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Milestone still in use. It is not shown on the 1st edition OS map of 1869 or on the 2nd edition map of 1901, but others in the system of milestones on this road are shown on both maps. The stone is granite, rectangular, 32cm broad, 19cm thick and 56cm high. The top of the south-southwest face is bevelled and has the incised number '8' indicating the distance to Aberdeen. This road was formerly the main road from Aberdeen to Alford, replaced by the A944 to the south.
SCOTT, L, 2006, BURNLAND, ELRICK: DESK-BASED ASSESSMENT, 20 (Bibliographic reference). SAB3364.
RSK ENVIRONMENT, 2008, BROADSHADE, WESTHILL PIPELINE - DESK BASED ASSESSM (Bibliographic reference). SAB3049.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ASH;
- NMR Card Number: NJ80NW167;
- NRHE Numlink: 240390;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ80NW0256;
External Links (1)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/240390 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
May 10 2021 2:58PM
