Document record MAB60017 - CRAIGBEG
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Summary
Site of three cists and cairns.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NO 2665 9385 (40m by 40m) Centred at - Polygon: Unknown Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NO29SE |
| Authority | Aberdeenshire |
| Civil Parish | Crathie and Braemar |
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Site of three cists and cairns. Three short cists containing ashes and bones were found before 1864 on 'top of Craigbeg' near Lochnagar Distillery. Each cist was surrounded by a circle of stones, possibly peristaliths, the stones weighing between 5 and 15cwts (possibly cairns). About a foot from one of the cists was discovered a carved stone ball, circa 75mm in diameter with six circular discs cut on its surface. OS site visit 1967 noted that the name Criagbeg was not known locally but likely referred to a crag overlooking the distillery.
SMITH, JA, 1863, PSAS 5(1862-3) 340, 340 (Bibliographic reference). SAB3243.
CARVED STONE BALL
SMITH, JA, 1876, PSAS 11(1874-6) 29-62, 35-6 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1851.
CARVED STONE BALL
Author unknown, 1892, CAT OF NMAS., 62 (Bibliographic reference). SAB265.
CARVED STONE BALL
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ASH;
- NMR Card Number: NO29SE6;
- NRHE Numlink: 31161;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NO29SE0005;
External Links (1)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/31161 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (3)
Finds (1)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
Record last edited
Dec 15 2020 4:14PM
