Find Spot record MAB47148 - BACKHILL
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Summary
At the farm of Backhill (NJ71SW0103), Castle Fraser, about two miles from Kemnay Railway Station, a mill-stone of reddish granite lies at the roadside.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 7165 1278 (40m by 40m) Centred at - Point |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ71SW |
| Authority | Aberdeenshire |
| Civil Parish | Cluny |
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
At the farm of Backhill (NJ71SW0103), Castle Fraser, about two miles from Kemnay Railway Station, a mill-stone of reddish granite lies at the roadside. The stone is 1 foot 4 inches thick, the diameter of the inner circumference being 3 feet 8 inches, gradually increasing to 4 feet 2 inches at the outer one. The central shaft hole is of a rectangular shape, being 7 inches along one side and 8 inches along the other. The course has been destroyed.
RITCHIE, J, 1925, WHIN-MILLS OF ABERDEENSHIRE, 138 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1515.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ASH;
- NMR Card Number: NJ71SW6;
- NRHE Numlink: 150209;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ71SW0013;
External Links (1)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/150209 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SAB1515 Bibliographic reference: RITCHIE, J. 1925. WHIN-MILLS OF ABERDEENSHIRE. 138.
Finds (1)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Oct 23 2012 3:11PM
