Building record MAB34497 - TEALING HOUSE
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Summary
Site of a souterrain (Wainwright's Tealing I), which was discovered circa 1725.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NO 4119 3801 (40m by 40m) Centred at - Point |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NO43NW |
| Civil Parish | Tealing |
| Authority | Angus |
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Site of a souterrain (Wainwright's Tealing I), which was discovered circa 1725. The OSA (1792) records that it was 'a little westward from the house of Tealing, about 60 or 70 years ago, was discovered an artificial cave or subterraneous passage'/ It is by the burn, but is on well-drained ground. It was said to be 'composed of large loose stones', 1.2m high and wide and was traced for a considerable length before being re-covered. Two finds were recovered, 'a broad earthen vessel, and an instrument resembling an adze, both of them formed very neatly'. It was uncovered again about 1880-1, by William McNicol, who discovered a sandstone lamp. It is unknown what condition it is now in, though presumably some remains still survive under the ground.
OSA, 1791-9, [Untitled], Vol. 4, 101 (Bibliographic reference). SAB9556.
WAINWRIGHT, F. T., 1963, THE SOUTERRAINS OF SOUTHERN PICTLAND, 211-12 (Bibliographic reference). SAB2085.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ANG;
- NMR Card Number: NO43NW19;
- NRHE Numlink: 33360;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NO43NW0019;
External Links (1)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/33360 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (3)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
Record last edited
Aug 3 2021 4:38PM
