Building record MAB31305 - ALLT A'CHLAIR
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Summary
Depopulated settlement comprising longhouses with both linear and round stone clearance heaps with a series of cultivation terraces.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NO 1138 8949 (345m by 353m) Centred at - Polygon: Unknown Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NO18NW |
| Authority | Aberdeenshire |
| Civil Parish | Crathie and Braemar |
Type and Period (7)
- SETTLEMENT (12th Century to 19th Century - 1100 AD to 1899 AD)
- TERRACE (12th Century to 19th Century - 1100 AD to 1899 AD)
- CAIRN (12th Century to 19th Century - 1100 AD to 1899 AD)
- CAIRN (12th Century to 19th Century - 1100 AD to 1899 AD)
- HOUSE (12th Century to 19th Century - 1100 AD to 1899 AD)
- KILN (12th Century to 19th Century - 1100 AD to 1899 AD)
- TRACKWAY (12th Century to 19th Century - 1100 AD to 1899 AD)
Full Description
Depopulated settlement comprising longhouses with both linear and round stone clearance heaps with a series of cultivation terraces. There is a complex area of low ledges, dry-stone revetments and platforms. The dry-stone revetments are set into the rear of the uppermost terraces. The latter forms the rear wall of a small rectangular platform. A second platform is visible to the north, beside a large clearance cairn. Tracks, banks and rectangular structures are scattered over the area.
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, 1, 8-10 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1245.
CFA, 1991, DES : ALLT a' CHLAIR, 34 (Bibliographic reference). SAB3869.
Oct 30 1990 , KT 16-19, KT 16-19 (Ground Photograph). SAB33844.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ASH;
- NMR Card Number: NO18NW14;
- NRHE Numlink: 71907;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NO18NW0008;
External Links (1)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/71907 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (4)
- --- SAB1245 Bibliographic reference: McKEAGUE, P. 1990. SURVEY AT ALLT A'CHLAIR. Y. 1, 8-10.
- --- 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.
- --- SAB33844 Ground Photograph: Oct 30 1990 . KT 16-19. Black & White. KT 16-19.
- --- SAB3869 Bibliographic reference: CFA. 1991. DES : ALLT a' CHLAIR. 34.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Oct 22 2025 10:46AM
