Document record MAB52746 - SOURIE'S CAIRN
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Summary
Site of a cairn which stood on the 'West Brae of Balchimmie'.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 5000 1200 (40m by 40m) Location only - Polygon: Unknown Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ51SW |
| Authority | Aberdeenshire |
| Civil Parish | Leochel-Cushnie |
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Site of a cairn which stood on the 'West Brae of Balchimmie'. Probably a memorial cairn to Alexander Sowr, who died in the 17th century. OS site visit 1968 noted that it was not then known locally.
Period Notes
Died 1676.
Author unknown, n.d., ABERDEEN JOURNAL N & Q, No7(1914) 26 (Bibliographic reference). SAB18.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ASH;
- NMR Card Number: NJ51SW9;
- NRHE Numlink: 17613;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ51SW0009;
External Links (1)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/17613 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SAB18 Bibliographic reference: Author unknown. n.d.. ABERDEEN JOURNAL N & Q. No7(1914) 26.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Jun 18 2020 2:04PM
