Building record MAB33181 - BRANKAM HILL
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Summary
Remains of a large round house, possibly a circular homestead.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NO 3025 5616 (40m by 40m) Centred at - Polygon: Known Site Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NO35NW |
| Civil Parish | Lintrathen |
| Authority | Angus |
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Remains of a large round house, possibly a circular homestead. Recorded by Sherriff in 1986. It lies on the north-east flank of Brankam Hill. It measures 18.7 m northwest to southeast x 17.3 m. It has a low rubble wall up to 2m thick with an outer wall face composed of large boulders. The inner face has been largely robbed, probably for the construction of the amorphous remains of a probably later building which lies in the north half of the possible homestead. The entrance is in the south-east. Taylor, because of the size of the kerb, regards this as a circular homestead, a building related to pastoral economy, used to house both livestock and their guardians. He also recorded that circa 1990 it was in use as a feeding area for cattle.
, (Photograph). SAB25901.
Sherriff, J R, 1986, Discovery and Excavation, Scotland, 43 (Bibliographic reference). SAB10618.
TAYLOR, D B, 1990, CIRCULAR HOMESTEADS IN NW PERTHSHIRE (Bibliographic reference). SAB1975.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ANG;
- NMR Card Number: NO35NW44;
- NRHE Numlink: 32275;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NO35NW0044;
External Links (1)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/32275 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (3)
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Oct 29 2024 10:00AM
