Earthwork record MAB43934 - CORENNIE QUARRY
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Summary
Remains of a large granite quarry, opened in the late 19th century and depicted on the OS 2nd edition map.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 6424 1213 (292m by 527m) Centred at - Polygon: Known Site Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ61SW |
| Authority | Aberdeenshire |
| Civil Parish | Monymusk |
Type and Period (6)
Full Description
Remains of a large granite quarry, opened in the late 19th century and depicted on the OS 2nd edition map. This shows the quarry, smithy, another long building, three cranes, tramways and a long incline linking the quarry with the Alford Valley railway. At the foot of the railway is a small row of granite cottages.
STANIER, P, 2014, ABERDEENSHIRE QUARRIES: EXTRACTING KNOWLEDGE REPORT ON THE FINDINGS (Bibliographic reference). SAB1754.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ASH;
- NMR Card Number: NJ61SW31;
- NRHE Numlink: 139486;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ61SW0140;
External Links (1)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/139486 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SAB1754 Bibliographic reference: STANIER, P. 2014. ABERDEENSHIRE QUARRIES: EXTRACTING KNOWLEDGE REPORT ON THE FINDINGS.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Feb 17 2023 3:38PM
