Document record MAB60080 - MAINS OF FOWLIS
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Summary
Site of a souterrain (Wainwright's Fowlis Easter).
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NO 3195 3225 (40m by 40m) Centred at - Polygon: Known Site Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NO33SW |
| Civil Parish | Fowlis Easter |
| Authority | Angus |
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Site of a souterrain (Wainwright's Fowlis Easter). The OSA (1794) mentions a souterrain in the parish of Fowlis, discovered accidentally. It seems to have been demolished about the middle of the 19th century, for Stuart states that at Mains of Fowlis, 'a subterranean apartment' has been uncovered, its stone walls were removed to aid in raising the farm-steading, and the space filled in'. Mr Smith (in information provided to F T Wainwright) pointed out an area where the plough regularly turned up an unusual number of stones, among which were the upper stones of three querns, each about 14 inches (35cm) in diameter, similar to those found at Ardestie. This area is on the gentle slope of a low ridge, and was regarded by Wainwright as a very suitable site for a souterrain.
OSA, 1791-9, [Untitled], Vol. 13, 188-9 (Bibliographic reference). SAB9533.
Stuart, J, 1865, [Untitled], 23 (Bibliographic reference). SAB11013.
WAINWRIGHT, F. T., 1963, THE SOUTERRAINS OF SOUTHERN PICTLAND, 188-9 (Bibliographic reference). SAB2085.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ANG;
- NMR Card Number: NO33SW13;
- NRHE Numlink: 32002;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NO33SW0013;
External Links (1)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/32002 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (3)
Finds (1)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Nov 17 2020 12:04PM
