Document record MAB55404 - SLAP
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Summary
Site of cist sfound when digging sand from a natural hillock, the first in 1873, the second in 1874.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 7570 5450 (40m by 40m) Location only - Polygon: Known Event Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ75SE |
| Authority | Aberdeenshire |
| Civil Parish | Turriff |
Type and Period (4)
Full Description
Site of cist sfound when digging sand from a natural hillock, the first in 1873, the second in 1874. Worked flints were found in one and an adult skeleton and undecorated beaker found in other. Beaker is SP Step 1 N/NR (undecorated).
Period Notes
Found 1873 & 74. OxA sample no V-2172-31 gives date BP 3803+/-32 and calibrated BC 2290-2150 and 2400-2130
LEADINGHAM, J, 1874, NOTICE OF THE DISCOVERY OF CISTS ON THE FARM OF SLAP, NEAR TURRIFF, ABERDEENSHIRE. IN PSAS 10(1872-4) 739-40, 739-40 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1087.
BEAKER
MITCHELL, MEC, 1934, PSAS 68(1933-4) 132-89, 176 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1214.
BEAKER
CLARKE, DL, 1970, BEAKER POTTERY OF GB & NI, 314, FIG 273 (Bibliographic reference). SAB228.
BEAKER
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ASH;
- NMR Card Number: NJ75SE3;
- NRHE Numlink: 19250;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ75SE0001;
External Links (1)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/19250 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (3)
- --- SAB1087 Bibliographic reference: LEADINGHAM, J. 1874. NOTICE OF THE DISCOVERY OF CISTS ON THE FARM OF SLAP, NEAR TURRIFF, ABERDEENSHIRE. IN PSAS 10(1872-4) 739-40. 739-40.
- --- SAB1214 Bibliographic reference: MITCHELL, MEC. 1934. PSAS 68(1933-4) 132-89. 176.
- --- SAB228 Bibliographic reference: CLARKE, DL. 1970. BEAKER POTTERY OF GB & NI. 314, FIG 273.
Finds (2)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Jun 20 2023 3:02PM
