Building record MAB33702 - KNAPS
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Summary
Remains of a building set within an enclosure, situated on the edge of a deep gorge above the Burn of Glencally, were recorded by Headland Archaeology during a survey of the Balnaboth Estate.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NO 3530 6307 (71m by 57m) Centred at - Point |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NO36SE |
| Civil Parish | Cortachy & Clova |
| Authority | Angus |
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Remains of a building set within an enclosure, situated on the edge of a deep gorge above the Burn of Glencally, were recorded by Headland Archaeology during a survey of the Balnaboth Estate. Only the north-west end of two concentric rectangular stony banks survive above the gorge. The outer enclosure is defined by a 2m wide stony bank standing up to 0.6m in height. it measures 12m across and survives for 12m. Within the building survives for 7m in length and is 6m wide over a 1.5m wide and 0.4m high stony bank.
DALLAND, M, 1998, BALNABOTH ESTATE,GLEN PROSEN : ARCH. SURVEY, 51 (Bibliographic reference). SAB2434.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ANG;
- NMR Card Number: NO36SE7;
- NRHE Numlink: 135901;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NO36SE0007;
External Links (1)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/135901 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SAB2434 Bibliographic reference: DALLAND, M. 1998. BALNABOTH ESTATE,GLEN PROSEN : ARCH. SURVEY. Y. 51.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Jun 25 2010 1:34PM
