Building record MAB36766 - CARSEGOWNIE
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Summary
Remains of a cairn.
Protected Status/Designation
- Scheduled Monument 5947
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NO 5057 5449 (40m by 40m) Centred at - Polygon: Known Site Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NO55SW |
| Civil Parish | Aberlemno |
| Authority | Angus |
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Remains of a cairn. Jervise described the discovery of a cist, found before 1842, the bottom of the grave was about 0.91m, below the surface, and was composed of six separate flags of freestone, all of which remained in situ except the top. It was about 1.22m long, by 0.61m broad, and lay due north and south. Within the cist were found a stone urn, in the southeast corner, and two stone dishes with handles or ears, resembling those of 'luggies'. No bones, weapons, or personal ornaments were discovered, but the urn was 'about half full of black ashes'. The urn and 'dishes' were given to the late Mr Charles Gray of Carse Gray. The cairn, locally called the Roundie, is 30m in diameter and 1m high surrounded by a retaining wall. The cist cavity, 1.3m by 0.6m by 0.3m deep remains but no slabs are visible. It is possible that they are obscured by the vegetation which covers the cairn. A few large stones lie around.
NSA, 1845, [Untitled], Vol. 11, (Forfar), 630 (Bibliographic reference). SAB6282.
Jervise, A, 1859, Proc Soc Antiq Scot 2, 191 (Bibliographic reference). SAB12026.
Coutts, H, 1970, [Untitled], 9, No. 8 (Bibliographic reference). SAB10997.
RCAHMS, 1978, [Untitled], 7, No. 3 (Bibliographic reference). SAB7554.
Jun 20 2008 , DG 9225-6, DG 9225-6 (Ground Photograph). SAB27220.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ANG;
- HES Scheduled Monument Number: 5947;
- NMR Card Number: NO55SW2;
- NRHE Numlink: 34911;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NO55SW0002;
External Links (2)
- https://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/SM5947 (Historic Environment Scotland Portal Link)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/34911 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (5)
- --- SAB10997 Bibliographic reference: Coutts, H. 1970. [Untitled]. 9, No. 8.
- --- SAB12026 Bibliographic reference: Jervise, A. 1859. Proc Soc Antiq Scot 2. 191.
- --- SAB27220 Ground Photograph: Jun 20 2008 . DG 9225-6. DG. DG 9225-6.
- --- SAB6282 Bibliographic reference: NSA. 1845. [Untitled]. Vol. 11, (Forfar), 630.
- --- SAB7554 Bibliographic reference: RCAHMS. 1978. [Untitled]. 7, No. 3.
Finds (3)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
Record last edited
Sep 22 2020 2:26PM
