Building record MAB5146 - KNOCK OF ALVES STONE CIRCLE
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Summary
Remains of a stone circle, comprising 6 rough boulders.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 1620 6277 (47m by 46m) Centred at - Polygon: Known Site Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ16SE |
| Authority | Moray |
| Civil Parish | Alves |
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Remains of a stone circle, comprising 6 rough boulders. An alleged outlier to the west is probably fortuitous. Two further stones were found by probing, indicating soil build-up of 0.5 m.
MACKINTOSH, HB, 1924, PILGRIMAGES IN MORAY, 47 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1145.
KEILLAR, I, 1970, DES,33, 33 (Bibliographic reference). SAB974.
Jan 1 1998 , AAS/GR/98/CT122-123, AAS/GR/98/CT122-123 (Ground Photograph). SAB33243.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: MOR;
- NMR Card Number: NJ16SE7;
- NRHE Numlink: 16234;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ16SE0008;
External Links (1)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/16234 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (3)
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Apr 30 2020 3:46PM
