Building record MAB5720 - ACHDREGNIE
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Summary
Remains of a possible stone circle, traditionally connected with Battle of Glenlivet in 1594 at which the Earl of Huntly and his allies defeated the larger forces of the Duke of Argyll.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 2407 2479 (40m by 40m) Centred at - Polygon: Known Site Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ22SW |
| Authority | Moray |
| Civil Parish | Inveravon |
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Remains of a possible stone circle, traditionally connected with Battle of Glenlivet in 1594 at which the Earl of Huntly and his allies defeated the larger forces of the Duke of Argyll. Only three stumps of stones can now been seen of the six depicted on the 1903 map. Insufficient remains to allow positive identification.
ORDNANCE SURVEY, 1871, Ordnance Name Book, No9(1869) 206 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1360.
COLES, FR, 1907, STONE CIRCLES SURVEYED IN THE NORTHEAST OF SCOTLAND IN PSAS 41(1906-07) 130-172, 134-5 (Bibliographic reference). SAB256.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: MOR;
- NMR Card Number: NJ22SW1;
- NRHE Numlink: 16299;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ22SW0001;
External Links (1)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/16299 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Jan 12 2026 4:00PM
