Earthwork record MAB43476 - DUN EARN
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Summary
Remains of a probable fort.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 9977 5154 (145m by 139m) Centred at - Polygon: Known Site Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH95SE |
| Authority | Moray |
| Civil Parish | Edinkillie |
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Remains of a probable fort. Across the south end of the promontory is a curved ditch circa 90 metres long. A circa 5 metre wide gap cuts the ditch midway - possibly the original entrance. No trace of defensive works within the enclosed area. RCAHMS (HES) notes that it is a splendid situation for a fort, but that there is insufficient evidence to confirm this interpretation.
ORDNANCE SURVEY, 1871, Ordnance Name Book, No6(1871) 40 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1360.
KEILLAR, I, 1985, DES 1985,19, 19 (Bibliographic reference). SAB962.
Jul 10 1989 , JA 21-22, JA 21-22 (Ground Photograph). SAB33694.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: MOR;
- NMR Card Number: NH95SE1;
- NRHE Numlink: 15564;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NH95SE0003;
External Links (1)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/15564 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (3)
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Sep 10 2019 4:29PM
