Document record MAB62386 - BURNHEAD OF MONBODDO
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Summary
Site of a cist of red granite cist found at this site in the mid 19th century.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NO 7481 7918 (40m by 40m) Centred at - Polygon: Unknown Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NO77NW |
| Authority | Aberdeenshire |
| Civil Parish | Fordoun |
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Site of a cist of red granite cist found at this site in the mid 19th century. The hole was covered by a large capstone and contained burnt ashes and 'some other sepulture remains'. Now no trace cist. Cropmarks of a ring ditch, possible souterrains and other circular cropmarks have also been noted in this area, visible on aerial photographs (NO77NW0032).
KC:1025 (1981), KC:1025 (1981) (Air-oblique Photograph). SAB15610.
ORDNANCE SURVEY, 1871, Ordnance Name Book, No9(1863) 89 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1360.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ASH;
- NMR Card Number: NO77NW12;
- NRHE Numlink: 36437;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NO77NW0009;
External Links (1)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/36437 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Apr 3 2019 12:18PM
