Building record MAB33153 - BRANKAM HILL
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Summary
The remains of two circular stone-walled huts are set into the southeast slopes of Brankham Hill amongst cultivation associated with later depopulated buildings.
Protected Status/Designation
- Scheduled Monument 4419: Brankam Hill houses, barrows, cairns and stone setting
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NO 3006 5568 (111m by 93m) Centred at - Polygon: Known Site Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NO35NW |
| Civil Parish | Lintrathen |
| Authority | Angus |
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
The remains of two circular stone-walled huts are set into the southeast slopes of Brankham Hill amongst cultivation associated with later depopulated buildings. They measure about 11.0m in diameter between wall centres, although there are no trace of entrances. No contemporary cultivation is evident. Situated on a steepening slope above the huts, is a prominent setting of seven earthfast stones on edge, forming two-thirds of a circle 1.9m in diameter. The largest stone in the southwest arc (0.6m high), and three others, are displaced outwards. The enclosed area is turf-covered with a stony content 0.1m high. The setting appears to occupy a levelled area in the hillside. But for its size, this feature would probably be classified as a burial cairn.
DC/4917, DC/4917 (Photograph). SAB23772.
MS/407/1, MS/407/1 (Photograph). SAB23773.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ANG;
- HES Scheduled Monument Number: 4419;
- NMR Card Number: NO35NW13;
- NRHE Numlink: 32236;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NO35NW0013;
External Links (2)
- https://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/SM4419 (Historic Environment Scotland Portal Link)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/32236 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
Record last edited
Apr 8 2026 10:44AM
