Building record MAB41060 - SHERIFF'S KETTLE
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Summary
Possible remains of a kiln.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NO 7762 7227 (13m by 14m) Centred at - Polygon: Unknown Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NO77SE |
| Authority | Aberdeenshire |
| Civil Parish | Garvock |
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Possible remains of a kiln. The feature, annotated on the historic OS maps, is a hollow, 4m in diameter and 0.5m deep. It is probably the remains of a kiln, although no stonework is visible. Traditionally the scene of the boiling of Sherriff Melville in circa 1420.
Author unknown, 1799, OLD STATISTICAL ACCOUNT, II, 239 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1845.
JERVISE, A, 1861, MEMORIALS OF ANGUS & MEARNS, 94 (Bibliographic reference). SAB888.
JERVISE, A, 1879, EPITAPHS & INSCRIPTIONS,VOL 2, 2 (Bibliographic reference). SAB889.
FORSYTH, R, n.d., BEAUTIES OF SCOTLAND, 386 (Bibliographic reference). SAB544.
Author unknown, n.d., NSA, No11(1845) 34-5 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1269.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ASH;
- NMR Card Number: NO77SE2;
- NRHE Numlink: 36496;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NO77SE0002;
External Links (1)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/36496 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (5)
- --- SAB1269 Bibliographic reference: Author unknown. n.d.. NSA. No11(1845) 34-5.
- --- SAB1845 Bibliographic reference: Author unknown. 1799. OLD STATISTICAL ACCOUNT. II, 239.
- --- SAB544 Bibliographic reference: FORSYTH, R. n.d.. BEAUTIES OF SCOTLAND. 386.
- --- SAB888 Bibliographic reference: JERVISE, A. 1861. MEMORIALS OF ANGUS & MEARNS. N. 94.
- --- SAB889 Bibliographic reference: JERVISE, A. 1879. EPITAPHS & INSCRIPTIONS,VOL 2. N. 2.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
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Record last edited
Aug 21 2023 12:19PM
