Find Spot record MAB47793 - SKENE ROAD
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Summary
Coin hoard in a red pottery vessel, found in 1858 by labourers whilst digging for a new mill dam at Den of Maidencraig in Skene Road near Aberdeen.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 8847 0632 (40m by 40m) Location only - Point |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ80NE |
| Authority | Aberdeenshire City |
| Civil Parish | Newhills |
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Coin hoard in a red pottery vessel, found in 1858 by labourers whilst digging for a new mill dam at Den of Maidencraig in Skene Road near Aberdeen. The Aberdeen Herald records that the labourers broke the vessel and divided the contents. After the authorities found out they successfully recovered 68 Scottish and English pieces of the late 16th and early 17th century. The current location of the coins is unknown.
EVANS, DH, 1989, PSAS 119(1988-9) 330-41, p.333 (Bibliographic reference). SAB456.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ACY;
- NMR Card Number: NJ80NE29;
- NRHE Numlink: 19325;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ80NE0026;
External Links (1)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/19325 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SAB456 Bibliographic reference: EVANS, DH. 1989. PSAS 119(1988-9) 330-41. Y. p.333.
Finds (2)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Dec 31 2025 9:53AM
