Document record MAB52745 - JENNY ANDRO'S
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Summary
Site of occupation site comprising remains of oval foundations each circa 25ft by circa 15ft, at a location known as 'Jenny Andro' or the 'The Pict's Houses'.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 5481 1370 (51m by 52m) Location only - Polygon: Unknown Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ51SW |
| Authority | Aberdeenshire |
| Civil Parish | Alford |
Type and Period (0)
Full Description
Site of occupation site comprising remains of oval foundations each circa 25ft by circa 15ft, at a location known as 'Jenny Andro' or the 'The Pict's Houses'. Trenching in circa 1850 found these to have floors of rough flattish stones laid close together, covered in ashes. Stone cup, moulds, querns and a small perforated blue glass bead with white vein encircling it were found. A quantity of flints were found a few hundred yards downhill to the south. OS site visit (1968) noted that the name Jenny Andro was no longer known the most likely situation is at NJ 549 136.
GILLAN, J, 1862, PSAS 4(1860-62) 385, 382 (Bibliographic reference). SAB630.
STONE ARTEFACTS
JERVISE, A, 1879, EPITAPHS & INSCRIPTIONS,VOL 2, 120 (Bibliographic reference). SAB889.
BLUE GLASS BEAD
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ASH;
- NMR Card Number: NJ51SW8;
- NRHE Numlink: 17612;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ51SW0008;
External Links (1)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/17612 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (6)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
Record last edited
Jul 20 2020 10:40AM
