Document record MAB60062 - AUCHTERHOUSE
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Summary
Probable site of a souterrain (Wainwright's Auchterhouse II), noted by Scott in 1795 as having been 'completely dug up and full of rich mould', and containing 'ashes of wood, some bones, hand millstones, about 14 inches (35.5 cm) diameter, and a brass ring without description'.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NO 3325 3716 (40m by 40m) Location only - Polygon: Known Site Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NO33NW |
| Civil Parish | Auchterhouse |
| Authority | Angus |
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Probable site of a souterrain (Wainwright's Auchterhouse II), noted by Scott in 1795 as having been 'completely dug up and full of rich mould', and containing 'ashes of wood, some bones, hand millstones, about 14 inches (35.5 cm) diameter, and a brass ring without description'. When visited in the late 20th century by Wainwright and the OS no visible structural remains were discovered. There were reports of excessively stony ground, a tell-tale depression and the location is ideal for a souterrain.
, (Photograph). SAB25108.
OSA, 1791-9, [Untitled], Vol. 14, 526 (Bibliographic reference). SAB9531.
WAINWRIGHT, F. T., 1963, THE SOUTERRAINS OF SOUTHERN PICTLAND, 167 (Bibliographic reference). SAB2085.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ANG;
- NMR Card Number: NO33NW3;
- NRHE Numlink: 31904;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NO33NW0003;
External Links (1)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/31904 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (3)
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
May 19 2021 12:48PM
