Earthwork record MAB44349 - WALLACE'S CAMP
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Summary
Alleged earthworks, depicted as remains of Wallace's Camp on the OS 1st edition map, OS site visit 1967 concluded that this is not an antiquity, rather the feature is formed by the removal of part of a natural old river terrace, possibly for either sand or gravel.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 6125 4905 (30m by 49m) Centred at - Polygon: Known Site Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ64NW |
| Authority | Aberdeenshire |
| Civil Parish | Marnoch |
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Alleged earthworks, depicted as remains of Wallace's Camp on the OS 1st edition map, OS site visit 1967 concluded that this is not an antiquity, rather the feature is formed by the removal of part of a natural old river terrace, possibly for either sand or gravel. The site is completely unsuited for a camp. Local legend has it that a battle was fought across the river here between Wallace and an unknown opponent on the opposite bank.
CAMERON ARCHAEOLOGY, 2016, MARNOCH TO NORTH BALNOON, HUNTLY: ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESK BASED ASSESSMENT, DBA (Bibliographic reference). SAB8003.
WELSH, T.C., n.d., LANDSCAPE HISTORY IN THE DEVERON VALLEY., 6-7, fig 8 (Bibliographic reference). SAB2073.
SURVEY
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ASH;
- NMR Card Number: NJ64NW3;
- NRHE Numlink: 18345;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ64NW0023;
External Links (1)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/18345 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Mar 13 2026 2:43PM
