Earthwork record MAB43877 - CROOKED WOOD
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Summary
Circular bowl-shaped hollow 'having a raised border', with a break in the south east side, and circa 12 feet in diameter, recorded in the 19th century.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 2755 6242 (40m by 40m) Centred at - Point |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ26SE |
| Authority | Moray |
| Civil Parish | Urquhart |
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Circular bowl-shaped hollow 'having a raised border', with a break in the south east side, and circa 12 feet in diameter, recorded in the 19th century. Excavation in 1873 revealed a layer of ashes, cinders and some fire-blackened stones but no finds. OS site visit 1972 noted the circular hollow, circa 4.5m in diameter and circa 0.5m deep but found no sign of a 'raised border. Its purpose is obscure. Possible hut-circle.
MORRISON, J, 1872, PSAS 9(1870-72) 250-63, 255 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1158.
HENSHALL, AS, 1983, STONE AGE TO THE '45,19-44 (Bibliographic reference). SAB727.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: MOR;
- NMR Card Number: NJ26SE17;
- NRHE Numlink: 16530;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ26SE0011;
External Links (1)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/16530 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Aug 21 2017 12:51PM
