Monument record MAB40563 - THE CLOCH
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Summary
Remains of a turf-covered cairn which may be a ring cairn with a central open area circa 8 m in diameter.
Protected Status/Designation
- Scheduled Monument 5143
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NO 7812 6794 (64m by 64m) Centred at - Polygon: Unknown Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NO76NE |
| Authority | Aberdeenshire |
| Civil Parish | Benholm |
Type and Period (3)
Full Description
Remains of a turf-covered cairn which may be a ring cairn with a central open area circa 8 m in diameter. On the south-southeast is a large conglomerate slab set on edge, 2.3 m by 1.7 m and 0.6 m thick. It is flanked by two rounded kerb stones. This arrangement has suggested that the site is a form of Recumbent Stone Circle.
KENWORTHY, JB, 1972, RING-CAIRNS IN NORTH-EAST SCOTLAND. IN SCOT ARCH FORUM 4, 24, 24 (Bibliographic reference). SAB998.
RCAHMS, n.d., S KINC LIST, No25 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1512.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ASH;
- HES Scheduled Monument Number: 5143;
- NMR Card Number: NO76NE1;
- NRHE Numlink: 36304;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NO76NE0001;
External Links (2)
- https://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/SM5143 (Historic Environment Scotland Portal Link)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/36304 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Mar 24 2026 3:47PM
