Earthwork record MAB44808 - GREENFORD
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Summary
Site of a short cist discovered 26 September 1957 when ploughing uncovered a large capstone.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NO 5679 4037 (40m by 40m) Location only - Polygon: Known Site Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NO54SE |
| Civil Parish | Arbirlot |
| Authority | Angus |
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Site of a short cist discovered 26 September 1957 when ploughing uncovered a large capstone. Constructed of large stone slabs, the cist measured 1.14m by 0.52m. It contained only bones. It is preserved at Dundee University, the stones re-erected in the grounds of Queen's College near the entrance to the chapel. The captsone has a commemorative plaque attached.
C/59183, C/59183 (Photograph). SAB24221.
C/59184, C/59184 (Photograph). SAB23473.
WILSON, E M, 1966, ASPECTS OF ANTIQUITY. ABERTAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY PUBLICATION NO. 11, p. 9 (Bibliographic reference). SAB3467.
TAYSIDE AND FIFE ARCHAEOLOGICAL COMMITTEE, 2023, TAFAC NEWSLETTER ISSUE 42, MARCH 2023 (Bibliographic reference). SAB3413.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ANG;
- NMR Card Number: NO54SE8;
- NRHE Numlink: 34710;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NO54SE0008;
External Links (1)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/34710 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (4)
- --- SAB23473 Photograph: C/59184. . C/59184.
- --- SAB24221 Photograph: C/59183. . C/59183.
- --- SAB3413 Bibliographic reference: TAYSIDE AND FIFE ARCHAEOLOGICAL COMMITTEE. 2023. TAFAC NEWSLETTER ISSUE 42, MARCH 2023.
- --- SAB3467 Bibliographic reference: WILSON, E M. 1966. ASPECTS OF ANTIQUITY. ABERTAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY PUBLICATION NO. 11. p. 9.
Finds (1)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Mar 31 2023 11:41AM
