Document record MAB60759 - NEWTON
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Summary
Site of a tumulus, in which several urns containing calcined bones were found in 1828.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NO 4612 9725 (40m by 40m) Centred at - Polygon: Unknown Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NO49NE |
| Authority | Aberdeenshire |
| Civil Parish | Aboyne and Glentanar |
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Site of a tumulus, in which several urns containing calcined bones were found in 1828. One urn, perfectly preserved, was sent to Marishal Museum but it has since been lost. Blackish soil with charcoal embedded in it was found circa 50 yds away. No further information.
Author unknown, n.d., NSA, No12(1843) 1060 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1269.
URNS
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ASH;
- NMR Card Number: NO49NE4;
- NRHE Numlink: 33971;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NO49NE0004;
External Links (1)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/33971 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SAB1269 Bibliographic reference: Author unknown. n.d.. NSA. No12(1843) 1060.
Finds (2)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
Record last edited
Jul 20 2026 8:55PM
