Building record MAB41407 - UPPER BALFOUR 2
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Summary
Remains of a cairn, with several possible kerbstones visible.
Protected Status/Designation
- Scheduled Monument 7879: Upper Balfour cairns, house and field system
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NO 7821 9590 (40m by 40m) Centred at - Polygon: Unknown Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NO79NE |
| Authority | Aberdeenshire |
| Civil Parish | Durris |
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Remains of a cairn, with several possible kerbstones visible. A broad hollow has been dug out of the centre. A mound of stones piled to the west side may be material dug out or associated with the surrounding cairnfield and field system (NO79NE0030). The cairn is situated 700m southwest of Upper Balfour farmhouse.
Apr 4 2023 , PUB-GR-23-04-001 - 005, PUB-GR-23-04-001 - 005 (Ground Photograph). SAB36494.
RCAHMS, n.d., N KINC LIST, No51 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1509.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ASH;
- HES Scheduled Monument Number: 7879;
- NMR Card Number: NO79NE32;
- NRHE Numlink: 36648;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NO79NE0035;
External Links (2)
- https://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/SM7879 (Historic Environment Scotland Portal Link)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/36648 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Apr 9 2026 3:14PM
