Find Spot record MAB46740 - TILLYTARMONT NO 6
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Summary
A Class I Pictish Symbol Stone Class was found during ploughing in 1974, in the same area as other symbol stones.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 5331 4716 (40m by 40m) Centred at - Polygon: Known Event Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ54NW |
| Authority | Aberdeenshire |
| Civil Parish | Cairnie |
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A Class I Pictish Symbol Stone Class was found during ploughing in 1974, in the same area as other symbol stones. It measures 1.45 m by 0.6 m and bears the symbols of a serpent, possible Z-rod, horseshoe, mirror and comb. Was in farm yard at Dykeshead then moved to Little Craigherbs, Whitehills, Banff (NJ 6524 6473), later moved (September 1995) to Thriepland, near Whitehills (NJ 6307 6450) where it was propped against a house wall and is now in Marischal Museum. Geophysical survey in this area in 2012 (NJ54NW0110) found no features associated with the stone.
ASHMORE, PJ, 1980, LOW CAIRNS, LONG CISTS AND SYMBOL STONES IN PSAS 110 (1978-80) 346-55, 346-55 (Bibliographic reference). SAB34.
SHEPHERD, IAG, 1984, DES,12, 11 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1850.
FRASER, I, 2008, THE PICTISH SYMBOL STONES OF SCOTLAND, 42-43 (Bibliographic reference). SAB2523.
Jan 1 1980 , AAS/GR/80/CT11,14, AAS/GR/80/CT11,14 (Ground Photograph). SAB33189.
Jan 1 1981 , AAS/GR/82/CT33, AAS/GR/82/CT33 (Ground Photograph). SAB33200.
Jan 1 1984 , AAS/GR/84/CT83, AAS/GR/84/CT83 (Ground Photograph). SAB32624.
Jan 1 1984 , AAS/GR/91/CT21, AAS/GR/91/CT21 (Ground Photograph). SAB32823.
Jan 1 1995 , AAS/GR/95/CT67, AAS/GR/95/CT67 (Ground Photograph). SAB32915.
Jun 20 1980 , BJ 24-25,27-29, BJ 24-25,27-29 (Ground Photograph). SAB13683.
Jun 20 1980 , PR 10, PR 10 (Ground Photograph). SAB13682.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ASH;
- NMR Card Number: NJ54NW22;
- NRHE Numlink: 17838;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ54NW0020;
External Links (1)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/17838 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (10)
- --- SAB13682 Ground Photograph: Jun 20 1980 . PR 10. PL. PR 10.
- --- SAB13683 Ground Photograph: Jun 20 1980 . BJ 24-25,27-29. Black & White. BJ 24-25,27-29.
- --- SAB1850 Bibliographic reference: SHEPHERD, IAG. 1984. DES,12. 11.
- --- SAB2523 Bibliographic reference: FRASER, I. 2008. THE PICTISH SYMBOL STONES OF SCOTLAND. 42-43.
- --- SAB32624 Ground Photograph: Jan 1 1984 . AAS/GR/84/CT83. Colour Transparency. AAS/GR/84/CT83.
- --- SAB32823 Ground Photograph: Jan 1 1984 . AAS/GR/91/CT21. Colour Transparency. AAS/GR/91/CT21.
- --- SAB32915 Ground Photograph: Jan 1 1995 . AAS/GR/95/CT67. Colour Transparency. AAS/GR/95/CT67.
- --- SAB33189 Ground Photograph: Jan 1 1980 . AAS/GR/80/CT11,14. Colour Transparency. AAS/GR/80/CT11,14.
- --- SAB33200 Ground Photograph: Jan 1 1981 . AAS/GR/82/CT33. Colour Transparency. AAS/GR/82/CT33.
- --- SAB34 Bibliographic reference: ASHMORE, PJ. 1980. LOW CAIRNS, LONG CISTS AND SYMBOL STONES IN PSAS 110 (1978-80) 346-55. 346-55.
Finds (1)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Nov 10 2025 10:40AM
