Building record MAB38252 - FORBIDDEN CAVE
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Summary
Cave and site of excavations.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NO 6721 4290 (40m by 40m) Centred at - Polygon: Known Site Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NO64SE |
| Civil Parish | Arbroath & St Vigeans |
| Authority | Angus |
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Cave and site of excavations. Forbidden Cave is a natural sea cave. It was excavated in 1949 by D A Gardner and F W Thornton. They discovered a large quantity of bones, a few of which showed signs of working. The specimens are in Arbroath Museum and the excavation reports are in Signal Tower Museum, Arbroath.
SCAPE, 03/2009, COASTAL ZONE ASSESSMENT SURVEY PART 2, p.33 (Bibliographic reference). SAB4802.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ANG;
- NMR Card Number: NO64SE8;
- NRHE Numlink: 35535;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NO64SE0008;
External Links (1)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/35535 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SAB4802 Bibliographic reference: SCAPE. 03/2009. COASTAL ZONE ASSESSMENT SURVEY PART 2. p.33.
Finds (1)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
Record last edited
Mar 28 2024 12:00PM
