Earthwork record MAB43410 - MOSS OF BIRNIE
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Summary
Areas of peat cuttings recorded during walkover survey carried out by Liz Jones in June - July 2024 ahead of proposed woodland creation (NJ15SE0079).
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 1988 5168 (288m by 114m) (3 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ15SE |
| Authority | Moray |
| Civil Parish | Birnie |
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Areas of peat cuttings recorded during walkover survey carried out by Liz Jones in June - July 2024 ahead of proposed woodland creation (NJ15SE0079). One at NJ 20015 51643 is roughly square, 20 m across and up to 0.6 m deep: now covered with vegetation and no peat is exposed. To the north, at NJ 19997 51726, is a larger area up to 1 m deep, the peat exposed at the base although most of the edges are revegetated. To the west, at NJ 19754 51738, is a curved peat bank up to 1.2 m high and 10 m across.
JONES, L, 2024, LEANOCH BURN, ROTHES ESTATE, MORAY: WALKOVER SURVEY, Sites 2, 7, 8 (Bibliographic reference). SAB952.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: MOR;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ25SW0090;
External Links (0)
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SAB952 Bibliographic reference: JONES, L. 2024. LEANOCH BURN, ROTHES ESTATE, MORAY: WALKOVER SURVEY. Sites 2, 7, 8.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
Record last edited
Jan 22 2025 3:08PM
