Cropmark record MAB63576 - CASTLEHILL
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Summary
Cropmarks of a possible rectilinear enclosure with an entrance gap showing on the south and possible internal features.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 5151 2864 (98m by 103m) Centred at - Polygon: Unknown Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ52NW |
| Authority | Aberdeenshire |
| Civil Parish | Rhynie |
Type and Period (3)
Full Description
Cropmarks of a possible rectilinear enclosure with an entrance gap showing on the south and possible internal features. Very close to site NJ52NW0021 which is said to be the site of a motte and bailey - but it is possible that this could in fact be the site.
GREIG, M, 1995, DES : AERIAL RECONNAISSANCE, 33 (Bibliographic reference). SAB701.
ENCLOSURE
BOGDAN, N, 2008, EARLY CASTLES OF ABERDEENSHIRE (Bibliographic reference). SAB3811.
Jul 2 1996 , AAS/96/06/CT9-10, AAS/96/06/CT9-10 (Air-oblique Photograph). SAB16407.
Jul 2 1996 , AAS/96/06/G18/4-6, AAS/96/06/G18/4-6 (Air-oblique Photograph). SAB16406.
Jul 18 1995 , AAS/95/06/CT1, 14, AAS/95/06/CT1, 14 (Air-oblique Photograph). SAB19609.
Jul 18 1995 , AAS/95/06/G15/8-12, AAS/95/06/G15/8-12 (Air-oblique Photograph). SAB16042.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ASH;
- NMR Card Number: NJ52NW41;
- NRHE Numlink: 107474;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ52NW0041;
External Links (1)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/107474 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (6)
- --- SAB16042 Air-oblique Photograph: Jul 18 1995 . AAS/95/06/G15/8-12. Black & White. AAS/95/06/G15/8-12.
- --- SAB16406 Air-oblique Photograph: Jul 2 1996 . AAS/96/06/G18/4-6. Black & White. AAS/96/06/G18/4-6.
- --- SAB16407 Air-oblique Photograph: Jul 2 1996 . AAS/96/06/CT9-10. Colour Transparency. AAS/96/06/CT9-10.
- --- SAB19609 Air-oblique Photograph: Jul 18 1995 . AAS/95/06/CT1, 14. Colour Transparency. AAS/95/06/CT1, 14.
- --- SAB3811 Bibliographic reference: BOGDAN, N. 2008. EARLY CASTLES OF ABERDEENSHIRE.
- --- SAB701 Bibliographic reference: GREIG, M. 1995. DES : AERIAL RECONNAISSANCE. 33.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
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Record last edited
Feb 5 2024 12:08PM
