Earthwork record MAB45623 - NEWTONGARRY HILL
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Summary
Long barrow comprising a turf-covered trapezoidal mound aligned across the axis of hill summit (northeast/southwest).
Protected Status/Designation
- Scheduled Monument 4908: Gerrieswells long barrow and round cairn
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 5758 4026 (140m by 188m) Centred at - Polygon: Known Site Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ54SE |
| Authority | Aberdeenshire |
| Civil Parish | Drumblade |
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Long barrow comprising a turf-covered trapezoidal mound aligned across the axis of hill summit (northeast/southwest). It has a maximum width of 22m at the east end, and is 14.5m across at the west end. It stands circa 1.8m high at the east end and circa 0.3m high at the west end.
SHEPHERD, IAG, 1987, DISCOVERY & EXCAVATION IN SCOTLAND, 22 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1842.
Feb 16 1990 , AAS/90/2/CT14,17-18, AAS/90/2/CT14,17-18 (Air-oblique Photograph). SAB19491.
Feb 17 2000 , AAS/00/05/CT31-4, AAS/00/05/CT31-4 (Air-oblique Photograph). SAB12596.
Feb 17 2000 , AAS/00/05/G17/3-5, AAS/00/05/G17/3-5 (Air-oblique Photograph). SAB12595.
Jan 1 1987 , AAS/GR/87/CT78-86, AAS/GR/87/CT78-86 (Ground Photograph). SAB32703.
Jan 11 1989 , IJ 15-25, IJ 15-25 (Ground Photograph). SAB13695.
Oct 29 1987 , GV 14-15, GV 14-15 (Ground Photograph). SAB33528.
Oct 29 1987 , GW 1-5, GW 1-5 (Ground Photograph). SAB33529.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ASH;
- HES Scheduled Monument Number: 4908;
- NMR Card Number: NJ54SE16;
- NRHE Numlink: 17862;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ54SE0015;
External Links (2)
- https://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/SM4908 (Historic Environment Scotland Portal Link)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/17862 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (8)
- --- SAB12595 Air-oblique Photograph: Feb 17 2000 . AAS/00/05/G17/3-5. Black & White. AAS/00/05/G17/3-5.
- --- SAB12596 Air-oblique Photograph: Feb 17 2000 . AAS/00/05/CT31-4. Colour Transparency. AAS/00/05/CT31-4.
- --- SAB13695 Ground Photograph: Jan 11 1989 . IJ 15-25. Black & White. IJ 15-25.
- --- SAB1842 Bibliographic reference: SHEPHERD, IAG. 1987. DISCOVERY & EXCAVATION IN SCOTLAND. 22.
- --- SAB19491 Air-oblique Photograph: Feb 16 1990 . AAS/90/2/CT14,17-18. Colour Transparency. AAS/90/2/CT14,17-18.
- --- SAB32703 Ground Photograph: Jan 1 1987 . AAS/GR/87/CT78-86. Colour Transparency. AAS/GR/87/CT78-86.
- --- SAB33528 Ground Photograph: Oct 29 1987 . GV 14-15. Black & White. GV 14-15.
- --- SAB33529 Ground Photograph: Oct 29 1987 . GW 1-5. Black & White. GW 1-5.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Apr 2 2026 2:45PM
