Earthwork record MAB44326 - CUMINES TRENCH
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Summary
Earthwork depicted on the OS 1st edition map annotated as 'Cumines Trench (Remains of)', running between NJ65283997 and NJ6559 3981.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 6543 3989 (324m by 170m) Linear Feature - Polygon: Unknown Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ63NE |
| Authority | Aberdeenshire |
| Civil Parish | Auchterless |
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Earthwork depicted on the OS 1st edition map annotated as 'Cumines Trench (Remains of)', running between NJ65283997 and NJ6559 3981. It was suggested by Crawford (1949) to be a Roman road. OS site visit 1973 noted that it remained as a ploughed-out shallow hollow averaging circa 10m wide, but that there was no trace of a bank on the southwest as suggested by Crawford, nor could the bank be seen crossing Owl's Den. Crawford's suggested southeast course is also a matter of conjecture as there is no confirmatory evidence on the ground. The ditch is obviously non-Roman and the manner in which it turns obliquely across the hill face at its steepest point suggests it is the remains of an old road.
CRAWFORD, OGS, 1949, TOPOGRAPHY OF ROMAN SCOTLAND, 120-2 (Bibliographic reference). SAB245.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ASH;
- NMR Card Number: NJ63NE1;
- NRHE Numlink: 18219;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ63NE0012;
External Links (1)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/18219 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SAB245 Bibliographic reference: CRAWFORD, OGS. 1949. TOPOGRAPHY OF ROMAN SCOTLAND. N. 120-2.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Sep 17 2019 4:28PM
