Document record MAB50432 - EASTERTON
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Summary
Site of a cist with a symbol stone (NJ16SW0168) built into the west side discovered during ploughing in 1894.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 1449 6469 (40m by 40m) Location only - Polygon: Known Site Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ16SW |
| Authority | Moray |
| Civil Parish | Duffus |
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Site of a cist with a symbol stone (NJ16SW0168) built into the west side discovered during ploughing in 1894. It was subsequently excavated by Mr Dawson, tenant of Easterton, and Rev McEwan of Dyke. The cist was aligned north-south, internally 4 ft 2 in (1.27 m) long, composed of rough slabs one of which (on the east) was over 3 ft (0.91 m) high and 2 ft (0.61 m) broad. Paved with small stones, 4-6 in (circa 10-15 cm). No cover slab was found by a large stone had been removed from the location a year or two prior to discovery. Evidence of bodies at both ends, plus two spots of black ashes. Also 10-12 white beach pebbles, and two pebbles with marks of usage. A rough axe of granite or quartz was found beneath the Symbol Stone slab when lifted.
MORRISON, J, 1895, PSAS 29(1894-5) 449-53, 449-53 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1199.
ALLEN, JR, 1903, EARLY CHRISTIAN MONUMENTS OF SCOTLAND 3, 124-6, ILL. (Bibliographic reference). SAB3.
GARDEN, CA, 1966, PSAS 98 (1964-66) 218-9, 220-1 (Bibliographic reference). SAB618.
WALKER, IC, 1968, STUD.IN ANCIENT EUROPE,95-115, 98,100,103-4,ILL. (Bibliographic reference). SAB2001.
CLOSE-BROOKS, J, 1982, DARK AGE SCULPTURE, 24 (Bibliographic reference). SAB281.
SYMBOL STONE
BROWN, G, 2005, CRAIGMEKIE, ARCHAEOLOGICAL SURVEY (Bibliographic reference). SAB2267.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: MOR;
- NMR Card Number: NJ16SW26;
- NRHE Numlink: 16255;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ16SW0020;
External Links (1)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/16255 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (6)
- --- SAB1199 Bibliographic reference: MORRISON, J. 1895. PSAS 29(1894-5) 449-53. 449-53.
- --- SAB2001 Bibliographic reference: WALKER, IC. 1968. STUD.IN ANCIENT EUROPE,95-115. Y. 98,100,103-4,ILL..
- --- SAB2267 Bibliographic reference: BROWN, G. 2005. CRAIGMEKIE, ARCHAEOLOGICAL SURVEY. N.
- --- SAB281 Bibliographic reference: CLOSE-BROOKS, J. 1982. DARK AGE SCULPTURE. Y. 24.
- --- SAB3 Bibliographic reference: ALLEN, JR. 1903. EARLY CHRISTIAN MONUMENTS OF SCOTLAND 3. Y. 124-6, ILL..
- --- SAB618 Bibliographic reference: GARDEN, CA. 1966. PSAS 98 (1964-66) 218-9. 220-1.
Finds (4)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
Record last edited
Feb 4 2025 11:24AM
