Document record MAB51598 - ORBLISTON FARM
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Summary
Site of a cist, found in a gravel knoll north of Fochabers Station in 1863, when it was being cut for the construction of the railway.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 3019 5859 (40m by 40m) Centred at - Point |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ35NW |
| Authority | Moray |
| Civil Parish | Speymouth |
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Site of a cist, found in a gravel knoll north of Fochabers Station in 1863, when it was being cut for the construction of the railway. The cist was paved but had crumbled almost to sand. A pair of gold ear ornaments were reportedly found within. Gold ear ornaments found adjacent in 1868 (NJ35NW0031).
PATON, N, 1870, PSAS 8(1868-70) 28-33, 28-32 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1404.
Author unknown, 1892, CAT OF NMAS., 210 (Bibliographic reference). SAB265.
WALKER, IC, 1966, PSAS 98(1964-6) 76-125, 93-4 (Bibliographic reference). SAB2000.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: MOR;
- NMR Card Number: NJ35NW3;
- NRHE Numlink: 16905;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ35NW0003;
External Links (1)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/16905 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (3)
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Aug 13 2020 5:27PM
