Monument record MAB31659 - PITMUDIE
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Summary
Standing-stones, a possible alignment, recorded by Maclagan in 1875 and depicted on the 1st edition OS map.
Protected Status/Designation
- Scheduled Monument 132
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NO 2745 5647 (37m by 37m) Centred at - Polygon: Known Site Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NO25NE |
| Civil Parish | Lintrathen |
| Authority | Angus |
Type and Period (5)
Full Description
Standing-stones, a possible alignment, recorded by Maclagan in 1875 and depicted on the 1st edition OS map. They stood on the summit of the hill overlooking Pitmudie but only one is now standing. The upright stone is 3.1 m high, and the two fallen stones are each 2.6 m long. The central recumbent stone of the setting bears a single cup mark, recorded by G Currie in June 2007.
MACLAGAN, C., 1875, THE HILL FORTS & STONE CIRCLES OF ANCIENT SCOTLAND, 114 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1147.
RCAHMS, 1983, [Untitled], 25, No.197 (Bibliographic reference). SAB8487.
ARCHAEOLOGY SCOTLAND, 2007, DISCOVERY & EXCAVATION SCOTLAND, p.33 (G Currie) (Bibliographic reference). SAB4029.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ANG;
- HES Scheduled Monument Number: 132;
- NMR Card Number: NO25NE4;
- NRHE Numlink: 31012;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NO25NE0004;
External Links (2)
- https://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/SM132 (Historic Environment Scotland Portal Link)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/31012 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (3)
- --- SAB1147 Bibliographic reference: MACLAGAN, C.. 1875. THE HILL FORTS & STONE CIRCLES OF ANCIENT SCOTLAND. N. N. 114.
- --- SAB4029 Bibliographic reference: ARCHAEOLOGY SCOTLAND. 2007. DISCOVERY & EXCAVATION SCOTLAND. Y. p.33 (G Currie).
- --- SAB8487 Bibliographic reference: RCAHMS. 1983. [Untitled]. 25, No.197.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (3)
Record last edited
Mar 24 2026 9:57AM
