Earthwork record MAB44934 - BRAEHEAD OF TULLICH
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Summary
Remains of an extensive area of surface quarrying on the slopes above the west side of the loch.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NO 3901 9821 (708m by 592m) Centred at - Polygon: Unknown Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NO39NE |
| Authority | Aberdeenshire |
| Civil Parish | Glenmuick, Tullich and Glengairn |
Type and Period (4)
Full Description
Remains of an extensive area of surface quarrying on the slopes above the west side of the loch. The quarries range from single quarry holes to complex faces with massive spoil dumps. Includes a quarryman's shelter, 2m by 2m with drystone walls up to 1.6m high. Loading ramp at NO 39169803, 3.20m x 4.90m. Quarry bothy 1.80m by 2.7m at NO 39289834. The remains of a slightly larger structure stands at NO 39089811. This measures 5.60m by 3.75m with walls 0.85m wide with one side wall 1.3m thick. Retaining walls stands on the north and east sides.
SHEPHERD, I, 1994, DES. CRANNACH HILL, 28 (Bibliographic reference). SAB3313.
QUARRYING REMAINS
Jul 2 1998 , Colour neg, Colour neg (Ground Photograph). SAB17101.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ASH;
- NMR Card Number: NO39NE33;
- NRHE Numlink: 87319;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NO39NE0032;
External Links (1)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/87319 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Feb 14 2019 3:49PM
