Earthwork record MAB44212 - BRIMMOND HILL
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Summary
Remains of spade rigs within a small embanked enclosure.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 8525 0956 (144m by 177m) Centred at - Polygon: Known Site Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ80NE |
| Authority | Aberdeenshire City |
| Civil Parish | Newhills |
Type and Period (3)
Full Description
Remains of spade rigs within a small embanked enclosure. On the north side of Brimmond Hill, west of Aberdeen, several areas of early agriculture can be seen including narrow spade rigs and wider rig and furrow (see also NJ80NE0038). The area of spade rigs are aligned roughly east-northeast to west-southwest. They were recorded from an aerial photograph (NJ80N 2794038, flown 1978).
CITY OF ABERDEEN, , BRIMMOND AND ELRICK COUNTRY PARK (Bibliographic reference). SAB8062.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ACY;
- NMR Card Number: NJ80NE69;
- NRHE Numlink: 149899;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ80NE0028;
External Links (1)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/149899 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SAB8062 Bibliographic reference: CITY OF ABERDEEN. . BRIMMOND AND ELRICK COUNTRY PARK.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Mar 25 2020 4:54PM
