Earthwork record MAB43972 - TILLYMUICK
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Summary
Hill enclosure or fort, the largest enclosed site in Northeast Scotland.
Protected Status/Designation
- Scheduled Monument 5316
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 6492 2450 (229m by 213m) Centred at - Polygon: Unknown Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ62SW |
| Authority | Aberdeenshire |
| Civil Parish | Premnay |
Type and Period (3)
Full Description
Hill enclosure or fort, the largest enclosed site in Northeast Scotland. The low rounded summit of the hill is enveloped by a stone bank, spread to an approximate width of 4m and height of 0.50m, fringed on inner edge by quarry scoops. It is difficult to trace the entire circuit but a gap is apparent on the west side which may be the original entrance. Within the enclosure are the remains of eight huts, circa 7-8m in diameter, as well as platform or quarry scoops. The site is now surrounded by a forestry plantation.
ORDNANCE SURVEY, 1871, Ordnance Name Book, No75(1867) 45 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1360.
YEATS, J, 1883, T BANFF FC, 46, 46 (Bibliographic reference). SAB2145.
Jul 23 1962 , AGL 5-6, AGL 5-6 (Air-oblique Photograph). SAB13853.
Jul 28 1972 , BKG 3, BKG 3 (Air-oblique Photograph). SAB13854.
Nov 25 1981 , AAS/81/12/CT 9, 22-3, AAS/81/12/CT 9, 22-3 (Air-oblique Photograph). SAB18702.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ASH;
- HES Scheduled Monument Number: 5316;
- NMR Card Number: NJ62SW3;
- NRHE Numlink: 18212;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ62SW0003;
External Links (2)
- https://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/SM5316 (Historic Environment Scotland Portal Link)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/18212 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (5)
- --- SAB1360 Bibliographic reference: ORDNANCE SURVEY. 1871. Ordnance Name Book. No75(1867) 45.
- --- SAB13853 Air-oblique Photograph: Jul 23 1962 . AGL 5-6. Black & White. AGL 5-6.
- --- SAB13854 Air-oblique Photograph: Jul 28 1972 . BKG 3. Black & White. BKG 3.
- --- SAB18702 Air-oblique Photograph: Nov 25 1981 . AAS/81/12/CT 9, 22-3. Colour Transparency. AAS/81/12/CT 9, 22-3.
- --- SAB2145 Bibliographic reference: YEATS, J. 1883. T BANFF FC, 46. 46.
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Record last edited
May 10 2021 2:50PM
