Document record MAB55612 - BRIMMOND HILL
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Summary
Site of a beacon.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 8568 0909 (40m by 40m) Centred at - Polygon: Known Site Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ80NE |
| Authority | Aberdeenshire City |
| Civil Parish | Newhills |
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Site of a beacon. A stone cairn was erected on Brimmond Hill in 1627 as a base for a beacon and a croft (still known as Watchmantbrae in the early 20th Century, named as Watchmountbrae on the OS 2nd edition map NJ80NE0133) set aside for the residence of the keeper. No trace of the cairn (see also NJ80NE0044) could be found by OS site visit in 1961 at which time the croft had also been demolished. Some sources suggest that the beacon was erected in 1627 by Aberdeen Town Council and was one of a chain of beacons to be lit to call the aid of the county during times of war. There has been considerable development on the summit of Brimmond Hill and nothing is now visible of the beacon site. There is now a radio and microwave transmission masts and their attendant buildings at the site. RCAHMS site visit 2002 found no trace was seen of the cottage which was supposedly used as the watchman's house.
ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL, 2013, KINGSWELLS AND BRIMMOND HILL (Bibliographic reference). SAB8367.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ACY;
- NMR Card Number: NJ80NE6;
- NRHE Numlink: 19337;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ80NE0313;
External Links (1)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/19337 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SAB8367 Bibliographic reference: ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL. 2013. KINGSWELLS AND BRIMMOND HILL.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Dec 12 2022 2:17PM
