Building record MAB3199 - DUNPHAIL
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Summary
A mound which existed outside garden of Dunphail until the late 18th century was said to have been the grave of some 14th century Cummings who were beheaded.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 0069 4804 (40m by 40m) Centred at - Polygon: Unknown Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ04NW |
| Authority | Moray |
| Civil Parish | Edinkillie |
Type and Period (3)
Full Description
A mound which existed outside garden of Dunphail until the late 18th century was said to have been the grave of some 14th century Cummings who were beheaded. The mound was opened in the 19th century revealing 5-6 stone coffins each containing a skeleton without a skull. OS (1965) noted that nothing can be seen of mound or coffins but the remains of three sides of a drystone enclosure, 0.5m high, which probably was constructed after mound opened are visible.
LAUDER, DI, 1830, FLOODS OF AUGUST, 88 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1061.
Author unknown, 1879, T INVERNESS SS & FC, 249 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1928.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: MOR;
- NMR Card Number: NJ04NW7;
- NRHE Numlink: 15757;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ04NW0006;
External Links (1)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/15757 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (3)
Record last edited
May 29 2014 11:22AM
