Document record MAB58088 - RUTHRIESTON MOTTE
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Summary
Site of a motte, possibly associated with Ruadri, Mormaer of Mar in the early 12th Century.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 9280 0411 (40m by 40m) Centred at - Polygon: Known Site Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ90SW |
| Authority | Aberdeenshire City |
| Civil Parish | Aberdeen |
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Site of a motte, possibly associated with Ruadri, Mormaer of Mar in the early 12th Century. The motte is indicated on Taylor's 1773 plan of Aberdeen. The exact location appears to be unclear, and the area has been extensively developed.
BOGDAN, N, 2008, EARLY CASTLES OF ABERDEENSHIRE (Bibliographic reference). SAB3811.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ACY;
- NMR Card Number: NJ90SW36;
- NRHE Numlink: 20276;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ90SW0999;
External Links (1)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/20276 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SAB3811 Bibliographic reference: BOGDAN, N. 2008. EARLY CASTLES OF ABERDEENSHIRE.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
May 14 2020 3:18PM
