Document record MAB51557 - AQUAVITAE STONE
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Summary
Site of a stone.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 3230 4073 (40m by 40m) Location only - Point |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ34SW |
| Authority | Moray |
| Civil Parish | Mortlach |
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Site of a stone. A huge, irregular roundish boulder was said to have marked the grave of one Enetus (possibly inscribed). It was moved to the side of the field in the 18th century (prior to 1796) and only then received its name from the mode of celebrating the feat. It was broken up by masons and used for building in 19th century (circa 1860). Site pointed out to OS surveyor (1967) was probably the original position, not the location at which it was named.
Period Notes
Moved before 1796; used in building c1860.
Author unknown, 1799, OLD STATISTICAL ACCOUNT, No17(1796) 44-5 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1845.
ORDNANCE SURVEY, 1871, Ordnance Name Book, (1869) 59 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1360.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: MOR;
- NMR Card Number: NJ34SW2;
- NRHE Numlink: 16862;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ34SW0019;
External Links (1)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/16862 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Jul 26 2023 4:23PM
