Earthwork record MAB45303 - CASTLE HILL
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Summary
Possible site of a fort or castle on a small promontory with steep natural slopes on three sides.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NO 7303 7880 (124m by 139m) Centred at - Polygon: Unknown Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NO77NW |
| Authority | Aberdeenshire |
| Civil Parish | Fordoun |
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Possible site of a fort or castle on a small promontory with steep natural slopes on three sides. The top is isolated by a broad narrow natural gully across the neck, on the northeast side. Local tradition of a fort or castle still survives. No trace of artificial defensive works.
ORDNANCE SURVEY, 1871, Ordnance Name Book, No9(1863) 81 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1360.
Aug 31 1995 , AAS/95/10/CT7, AAS/95/10/CT7 (Air-oblique Photograph). SAB19667.
Aug 31 1995 , AAS/95/10/G27/2-5, AAS/95/10/G27/2-5 (Air-oblique Photograph). SAB16143.
Jun 5 1964 , 67.147; 085-6, 67.147; 085-6 (Air-oblique Photograph). SAB15607.
RCAHMS, n.d., S KINC LIST, No181 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1512.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ASH;
- NMR Card Number: NO77NW11;
- NRHE Numlink: 36436;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NO77NW0038;
External Links (1)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/36436 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (5)
- --- SAB1360 Bibliographic reference: ORDNANCE SURVEY. 1871. Ordnance Name Book. No9(1863) 81.
- --- SAB1512 Bibliographic reference: RCAHMS. n.d.. S KINC LIST. No181.
- --- SAB15607 Air-oblique Photograph: Jun 5 1964 . 67.147; 085-6. Black & White. 67.147; 085-6.
- --- SAB16143 Air-oblique Photograph: Aug 31 1995 . AAS/95/10/G27/2-5. Black & White. AAS/95/10/G27/2-5.
- --- SAB19667 Air-oblique Photograph: Aug 31 1995 . AAS/95/10/CT7. Colour Transparency. AAS/95/10/CT7.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
May 3 2019 9:08AM
