Document record MAB59115 - TYRIE
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Summary
Site of possible church and burial ground or motte, and cropmark.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 9395 6289 (97m by 106m) Location only - Polygon: Unknown Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ96SW |
| Authority | Aberdeenshire |
| Civil Parish | Tyrie |
Type and Period (4)
Full Description
Site of possible church and burial ground or motte, and cropmark. A circular mound, conical at its apex and traditionally a place of interment, was removed in 1964. It was initially thought to be the site of a church, but no evidence of a church or burial ground was noted. There may be some confusion with a mound at NJ 9288 6312 which stood in the immediate vicinity of the church circa 1 km to the west (see NJ96SW0024). When the site was removed in 1964 it was found to be 'forced earth' and artificial, but no remains were found. It was in fact probably a motte rather than a church site. It is interesting to note that in the 19th century Tyrie was recorded as having a 'mote-hill' near the parish church (Groome). Part of a rectilinear cropmark shows in the area indicated to the south-east of the farm.
ORDNANCE SURVEY, 1871, Ordnance Name Book, No90(1870) 1,14 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1360.
GROOME, FH, 1884, ORDNANCE GAZETEER OF SCOTLAND, VOL VI, 464 (Bibliographic reference). SAB603.
Author unknown, n.d., NSA, No12(1845) 722 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1269.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ASH;
- NMR Card Number: NJ96SW9;
- NRHE Numlink: 20838;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ96SW0033;
External Links (1)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/20838 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (3)
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Sep 28 2022 4:12PM
