Building record MAB33632 - CRAIGIEMEG
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Summary
Remains of a hut-circle, footings of a sub-rectangular building and three cairns were recorded by Headland Archaeology during a survey of the Balnaboth Estate.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NO 3101 6799 (41m by 53m) Centred at - Point |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NO36NW |
| Civil Parish | Cortachy & Clova |
| Authority | Angus |
Type and Period (3)
Full Description
Remains of a hut-circle, footings of a sub-rectangular building and three cairns were recorded by Headland Archaeology during a survey of the Balnaboth Estate. The hut-circle appears as a depression, 8m in diameter, encircled by a low bank spread up to 8m in width. The entrance may lie in the south-east whilst there is a low mound in the centre of the hut-circle. The subrectangular building lies to the south-east. It measures 6m x 3m over low banks spread to 1m in width.The three turf-covered small cairns lie to the south. Two of the cairns measure 4m in diameter and the third measures 5m in diameter. They stand up to 0.2m, 0.3m and 0.4m in height.
DALLAND, M, 1998, BALNABOTH ESTATE,GLEN PROSEN : ARCH. SURVEY, 20 (Bibliographic reference). SAB2434.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ANG;
- NMR Card Number: NO36NW18;
- NRHE Numlink: 135858;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NO36NW0016;
External Links (1)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/135858 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SAB2434 Bibliographic reference: DALLAND, M. 1998. BALNABOTH ESTATE,GLEN PROSEN : ARCH. SURVEY. Y. 20.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Jun 11 2010 2:27PM
