Building record MAB41071 - BIRNIEHILL WOOD
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Summary
Area of numerous clearance cairns, recorded by Headland archaeology during pre-afforestation survey in 1998.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NO 7899 7419 (95m by 72m) Centred at - Polygon: Unknown Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NO77SE |
| Authority | Aberdeenshire |
| Civil Parish | Arbuthnott |
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Area of numerous clearance cairns, recorded by Headland archaeology during pre-afforestation survey in 1998. Of rounded field stones, the cairns are typically between 2m and 3m in diameter, and stand up to 0.4m in height. although many could be described as spreads or dumps. They are thought to lie at the edge of a pre OS 1st edition field boundary and relate to the improved agricultural landscape.
HOLDEN, T, 1998, ARBUTHNOTT FORESTRY SURVEY, REPORT, 8 (Bibliographic reference). SAB775.
HOLDEN, T, 1998, DES : ARBUTHNOTT FORESTRY SURVEY, 6 (Bibliographic reference). SAB792.
CAIRNS
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ASH;
- NMR Card Number: NO77SE48;
- NRHE Numlink: 135483;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NO77SE0042;
External Links (1)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/135483 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Nov 19 2018 5:04PM
