Building record MAB31304 - EAS ALLT A'CHLAIR
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Summary
Remains of a settlement/shieling.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NO 1161 8964 (357m by 317m) Centred at - Polygon: Unknown Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NO18NW |
| Authority | Aberdeenshire |
| Civil Parish | Crathie and Braemar |
Type and Period (8)
- SETTLEMENT (12th Century to 19th Century - 1100 AD to 1899 AD)
- HOUSE (12th Century to 19th Century - 1100 AD to 1899 AD)
- RIDGE AND FURROW (12th Century to 19th Century - 1100 AD to 1899 AD)
- CAIRN (12th Century to 19th Century - 1100 AD to 1899 AD)
- ENCLOSURE (12th Century to 19th Century - 1100 AD to 1899 AD)
- TERRACE (12th Century to 19th Century - 1100 AD to 1899 AD)
- KILN (12th Century to 19th Century - 1100 AD to 1899 AD)
- BANK (EARTHWORK) (12th Century to 19th Century - 1100 AD to 1899 AD)
Full Description
Remains of a settlement/shieling. Remains of longhouses were recorded during survey in 1983-4. One, 8m by 6m, sits on an area downstream of a waterfall. Another longhouse 10m by 4m, is on a knoll with traces of rig and furrow running along slope. On another knoll are three longhouses, varying in size from 18m by 6m to 12m by 6m, one with rounded corners. There are several stone clearance heaps, a corn kiln, enclosures and four low cultivation terraces running northeast - southwest over a gently sloping area of ground between structures. The terraces are about 90m long and up to 0.2m high. Linear stony banks, associated with clearance lie on the southeast edge of the terraces. Further survey in 1990 recorded a number of rectangular foundations dispersed over a wide area around the fringes of more level ground. Two main groups were recognised: three structures above the scarp dropping to the flood plain and below an area of shallow cultivation terraces are not shown on the OS 1st edition map. A more substantial group lie immediately above this area at the foot of the rise towards the road. A corn drying kiln lies to the north edge of the settlement. This and two other structures are shown on the OS 1st edition map, all apparently abandoned.
SMITH, JS, 1986, DESERTED FARMS AND SHEALINGS IN THE BRAEMAR AREA
OF DEESIDE, GRAMPIAN REGION IN PSAS 116(1985-86) 447-53, 447-53 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1833.
McKEAGUE, P, 1990, SURVEY AT ALLT A'CHLAIR, 24-45 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1245.
Oct 30 1990 , KT 16-19, KT 16-19 (Ground Photograph). SAB33842.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ASH;
- NMR Card Number: NO18NW8;
- NRHE Numlink: 29717;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NO18NW0007;
External Links (1)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/29717 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (3)
- --- SAB1245 Bibliographic reference: McKEAGUE, P. 1990. SURVEY AT ALLT A'CHLAIR. Y. 24-45.
- --- SAB1833 Bibliographic reference: SMITH, JS. 1986. DESERTED FARMS AND SHEALINGS IN THE BRAEMAR AREA OF DEESIDE, GRAMPIAN REGION IN PSAS 116(1985-86) 447-53. 447-53.
- --- SAB33842 Ground Photograph: Oct 30 1990 . KT 16-19. Black & White. KT 16-19.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Oct 23 2025 2:57PM
