Building record MAB6119 - KNOCK OF ALLACHIE
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Summary
Remains of a possible hut circle.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 2792 4205 (356m by 350m) Centred at - Polygon: Known Site Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ24SE |
| Authority | Moray |
| Civil Parish | Aberlour |
Type and Period (4)
Full Description
Remains of a possible hut circle. An oval, stone-walled hut lies just off the summit. No facing stones could be seen, and, while no trace of contemporary cultivation was visible in the immediate vicinity, 70m to the southeast are traces of L-shaped wall and circa 250m to the northwest are several stone clearance heaps, obscured by vegetation, which may be from contemporary cultivation plots. The hut circle measures 19m east-west by 17m north-south. There is an entrance gap to the hut at the east, and the wall is very substantial. This, and the divisions, suggest either a stone enclosure around a timber hut or an enclosed cremation cemetery. The exposed hill top location favours the latter interpretation, as does the absence of obvious traces of ancient cultivation. A walkover survey carried out by AOC in February to March 2015 (NJ24SE0103) ahead of proposed woodland creation, recorded a total of 16 clearance cairns, two dykes and another possible hut circle.
540/1419/F21,0400-1, 540/1419/F21,0400-1 (Air-vertical Photograph). SAB30413.
ANDERSON, J, 1891, PSAS 25(1890-91) 20-4, 24 (Bibliographic reference). SAB15.
AOC ARCHAEOLOGY, 2015, DAUGH OF ALLACHIE, ABERLOUR: NEW WOODLAND PLANTING SCHEME ARCHAEOLOGICAL WALKOVER SURVEY REPORT (Bibliographic reference). SAB6500.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: MOR;
- NMR Card Number: NJ24SE3;
- NRHE Numlink: 16374;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ24SE0002;
External Links (1)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/16374 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (3)
- --- SAB15 Bibliographic reference: ANDERSON, J. 1891. PSAS 25(1890-91) 20-4. 24.
- --- SAB30413 Air-vertical Photograph: 540/1419/F21,0400-1. Black & White. 540/1419/F21,0400-1.
- --- SAB6500 Bibliographic reference: AOC ARCHAEOLOGY. 2015. DAUGH OF ALLACHIE, ABERLOUR: NEW WOODLAND PLANTING SCHEME ARCHAEOLOGICAL WALKOVER SURVEY REPORT.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
Record last edited
Jul 23 2020 12:57PM
