Document record MAB50427 - LONG HILLOCK
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Summary
Site of standing stone, which may be at Altyre House.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 1399 6399 (40m by 40m) Location only - Polygon: Known Site Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ16SW |
| Authority | Moray |
| Civil Parish | Duffus |
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Site of standing stone, which may be at Altyre House. It is associated with the legend of a victory won by Malcolm II over Camus, however it may be associated with Long Hillock where a 'very stately stone' was erected by the Danes. It is not known whether a stone was removed from this area to Altyre.
DUNBAR, AH, 1906, SCOTTISH KINGS, 13,15 (Bibliographic reference). SAB392.
MITCHELL, A, 1908, MACFARLANES GEOG COLL 1906-8, 234 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1155.
CALDER, WM, 1957, PSAS 90(1956-57) 246-250, 247 (Bibliographic reference). SAB264.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: MOR;
- NMR Card Number: NJ16SW13;
- NRHE Numlink: 16241;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ16SW0009;
External Links (1)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/16241 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (3)
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Mar 1 2016 2:53PM
