Document record MAB49779 - DAVA MOOR
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Summary
Remains of a burial in a peat moss in July 1927, comprising a skeleton with remains of woollen clothing and a broad bonnet.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 0000 3800 (40m by 40m) Location only - Polygon: Known Site Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ03NW |
| Authority | Moray |
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
It appeared to be a short person somewhat over 20 years old.
1929, Donations to and Purchases for the Museum and Library, Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotlnd, 63, pp.22, pp.22 (Article in serial). SAB37336.
COWIE, T, 2011, BOG BODIES FROM SCOTLAND: OLD FINDS, NEW RECORDS. IN JOURNAL OF WETLAND ARCHAEOLOGY 10:1, 1-45 (Bibliographic reference). SAB8227.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: MOR;
- NMR Card Number: NJ03NW18;
- NRHE Numlink: 318012;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ03NW0004;
External Links (1)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/318012 (Dava Moor trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (2)
- --- SAB37336 Article in serial: 1929. Donations to and Purchases for the Museum and Library, Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotlnd, 63, pp.22. pp.22.
- --- SAB8227 Bibliographic reference: COWIE, T. 2011. BOG BODIES FROM SCOTLAND: OLD FINDS, NEW RECORDS. IN JOURNAL OF WETLAND ARCHAEOLOGY 10:1, 1-45. Y.
Finds (3)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Jun 16 2026 12:49PM
