Find Spot record MAB48119 - HILLHEAD OF ARDLETHEN
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Summary
Two cinerary urns found near the confluence of the Bronie Burn and the Ythan.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 9218 3030 (40m by 40m) Location only - Point |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ93SW |
| Authority | Aberdeenshire |
| Civil Parish | Ellon |
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Two cinerary urns found near the confluence of the Bronie Burn and the Ythan. The urns were full of burnt bones and were surrounded by stones and covered by a large single flat stone. The urns were broken on discovery. Found at Hitchickbrae which is another name for Hillhead of Ardlethen.
DONATIONS & PURCHASES, 1861, PSAS 4(1860-1), 2,66 (Bibliographic reference). SAB376.
CINERARY URNS
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ASH;
- NMR Card Number: NJ93SW17;
- NRHE Numlink: 20520;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ93SW0017;
External Links (1)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/20520 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SAB376 Bibliographic reference: DONATIONS & PURCHASES. 1861. PSAS 4(1860-1). 2,66.
Finds (2)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Apr 20 2020 3:28PM
