Cropmark record MAB63496 - BELLIE
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Summary
Possible Roman marching camp.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 3542 6104 (273m by 461m) Centred at - Point |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ36SE |
| Authority | Moray |
| Civil Parish | Bellie |
Type and Period (4)
Full Description
Possible Roman marching camp. Aerial photographs taken by the Moray Society in 1986 show the north well-rounded corner of possible camp, also a long linear cropmark running southwest to northeast in same field. Excavation exposed a shallow ditch 2m wide. Parallel to the inner edge was a pavement, 75cm wide of flat sandstones. It was exceedingly difficult ground to dig in. It is postulated that the stone pavement was the base of a turf wall. In view of scale and precision of the work it is probable that this was a Roman marching camp of unusual type. To the west of the same field are some possible ring-ditches and square barrows and other indeterminate features.
KEILLAR, I, 1984, DES,13, 12 (Bibliographic reference). SAB966.
Jan 1 1986 , AAS/GR/86/CT155-156, AAS/GR/86/CT155-156 (Ground Photograph). SAB33216.
Jul 5 1986 , MAAG CN, MAAG CN (Air-oblique Photograph). SAB30741.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: MOR;
- NMR Card Number: NJ36SE8;
- NRHE Numlink: 16947;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ36SE0034;
External Links (1)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/16947 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (3)
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Jun 16 2017 11:42AM
