Document record MAB59570 - THE GRAY STONE
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Summary
Site of standing stone.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NK 0271 5071 (40m by 40m) Location only - Polygon: Unknown Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NK05SW |
| Authority | Aberdeenshire |
| Civil Parish | Lonmay |
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Site of standing stone. This stone was completely destroyed circa 1948. It was locally believed to be the last stone stone of a circle, and is traditionally the site where a bull's hide, full of gold, is said to have been found. No further information.
COLES, FR, 1904, STONE CIRCLES OF THE NORTH-EAST OF SCOTLAND IN PSAS 38(1903-04) 256-305, 281 (Bibliographic reference). SAB261.
FORSYTH, K., 2008, THE STONES OF DEER, P.399 (Bibliographic reference). SAB2499.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ASH;
- NMR Card Number: NK05SW4;
- NRHE Numlink: 21114;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NK05SW0002;
External Links (1)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/21114 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Oct 28 2022 12:34PM
