Document record MAB60173 - KINGOLDRUM CHURCHYARD
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Summary
Several interments were found in circa 1843 during operations in the immediate vicinity of Kingoldrum parish churchyard .
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NO 3341 5501 (40m by 40m) Centred at - Point |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NO35NW |
| Civil Parish | Kingoldrum |
| Authority | Angus |
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Several interments were found circa 1843 during operations in the immediate vicinity of Kingoldrum parish churchyard. One cist contained a skeleton, doubled up, placed in a sitting posture, between three slabs of stone, the fourth probably having been removed. Along with it was found a bronze cross and chain which were donated to the NMAS in 1867. Curle and Robertson suggest these finds may be of Roman origin. According to Mr. Mackintosh, session clerk, the cists are believed to have been found on the east side of the parish churchyard.
No recent finds have been made. The churchyard is situated at the north end of a prominent ridge.
Chalmers, P, 1855, Proc Soc Antiq Scot 1, 191 (Bibliographic reference). SAB6266.
PSAS, 1870, Proc Soc Antiq Scot 7, 199 (Bibliographic reference). SAB6067.
Davidson, J, 1886, Proc Soc Antiq Scot 20, 139 (Bibliographic reference). SAB9745.
Curle, J, 1932, Proc Soc Antiq Scot 66, 387, No. 67 (Bibliographic reference). SAB11822.
Robertson, A S, 1970, Britannia 1, 218, table 7 (Bibliographic reference). SAB9706.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ANG;
- NMR Card Number: NO35NW6;
- NRHE Numlink: 32280;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NO35NW0006;
External Links (1)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/32280 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (5)
- --- SAB11822 Bibliographic reference: Curle, J. 1932. Proc Soc Antiq Scot 66. 387, No. 67.
- --- SAB6067 Bibliographic reference: PSAS. 1870. Proc Soc Antiq Scot 7. 199.
- --- SAB6266 Bibliographic reference: Chalmers, P. 1855. Proc Soc Antiq Scot 1. 191.
- --- SAB9706 Bibliographic reference: Robertson, A S. 1970. Britannia 1. 218, table 7.
- --- SAB9745 Bibliographic reference: Davidson, J. 1886. Proc Soc Antiq Scot 20. 139.
Finds (4)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Jul 10 2026 3:27PM
