Earthwork record MAB45301 - DRUMSLEED WOOD
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Summary
Remains of a medieval field bank, originally the western boundary of a medieval arable field whose cultivation ridges run off at right angles.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NO 7285 7810 (64m by 119m) Centred at - Polygon: Unknown Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NO77NW |
| Authority | Aberdeenshire |
| Civil Parish | Fordoun |
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Remains of a medieval field bank, originally the western boundary of a medieval arable field whose cultivation ridges run off at right angles. By the 18th century the true origin of this earthwork had been forgotten and it became known as 'The Scottish Camp'. The main feature is the ditch.
CRAWFORD, OGS, 1949, TOPOGRAPHY OF ROMAN SCOTLAND, 107 (Bibliographic reference). SAB245.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ASH;
- NMR Card Number: NO77NW2;
- NRHE Numlink: 36445;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NO77NW0002;
External Links (1)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/36445 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SAB245 Bibliographic reference: CRAWFORD, OGS. 1949. TOPOGRAPHY OF ROMAN SCOTLAND. N. 107.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Jan 15 2021 4:28PM
