Earthwork record MAB43183 - CAIRNHEAD
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Summary
Grass-covered cairn situated on the summit of a low rise.
Protected Status/Designation
- Scheduled Monument 11621
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 4886 1405 (28m by 37m) Centred at - Polygon: Unknown Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ41SE |
| Authority | Aberdeenshire |
| Civil Parish | Leochel-Cushnie |
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Grass-covered cairn situated on the summit of a low rise. It is a relatively small mound 10m in diameter and 0.5m in height, which has been built on top of a low, circular mound measuring up to 25m in diameter and 1m in height. A circular platform enclosure, comprising a bank with a shallow internal ditch, overlies the larger mound. A track leading from the steading passes close to its west side and several mature trees are planted around the edges of the mound.
ORDNANCE SURVEY, 1871, Ordnance Name Book, No53(1867) 11,15 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1360.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ASH;
- HES Scheduled Monument Number: 11621;
- NMR Card Number: NJ41SE13;
- NRHE Numlink: 17126;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ41SE0019;
External Links (2)
- https://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/SM11621 (Historic Environment Scotland Portal Link)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/17126 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SAB1360 Bibliographic reference: ORDNANCE SURVEY. 1871. Ordnance Name Book. No53(1867) 11,15.
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Record last edited
Aug 11 2023 3:46PM
