Document record MAB52072 - MUIRS OF CLOVA
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Summary
Two souterrains amongst a number of others 'in the moor of Clava', these two cleared out in 1875 .
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 4619 2003 (40m by 40m) Centred at - Polygon: Unknown Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ42SE |
| Authority | Aberdeenshire |
| Civil Parish | Rhynie |
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Two souterrains amongst a number of others 'in the moor of Clava', these two cleared out in 1875 . The northernmost contained ashes, charred wood and animal bones. It had been mutilated by removal of stones in 1821. The other contained charcoal, bones, horses teeth and dogs jaw bones. Two of its wall stones were cup-marked. Querns and broken stone lamp found.
D 45965 CN, D 45965 CN (Ground Photograph). SAB12996.
LUMSDEN, HG, 1877, PSAS 12(1886-7) 356-8, 356, PLAN (Bibliographic reference). SAB1073.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ASH;
- NMR Card Number: NJ41NE1;
- NRHE Numlink: 17079;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ42SE0013;
External Links (1)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/17079 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (4)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
Record last edited
Dec 15 2020 4:59PM
