Cropmark record MAB63957 - BURNFIELD
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Summary
The probable Roman camp of Burnfield was first identified from the air by Ralston in 1982.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 5396 4758 (521m by 486m) Location only - Polygon: Unknown Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ54NW |
| Authority | Aberdeenshire |
| Civil Parish | Huntly |
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
The probable Roman camp of Burnfield was first identified from the air by Ralston in 1982. although part of the camp is visible as cropmarks on air photographs taken by Cambridge University in 1976. The site lies just to the east of the River Deveron, south west of Milltown of Rothiemay, on a relatively flat terrace, before the ground slopes gently up to Brown Hill to the south east. Parts of the north east and south east sides, including the east corner, are visible on air photographs. Trial trenches by I Ralston and JK St Joseph identified the ditch of the camp at three points on the northeast side. The ditch measured 1.4 m wide and 0.5 m deep. This evidence suggests that the northeast side is circa 327 m long. Some 360 m of the southeast side has been traced indicating a minimum enclosed area of 11.7 ha. No obvious entrances are known but there are various gaps in the perimeter.
HENDERSON-STEWART, D, 1960, T ANC MONS SOC 8, 75-88, 75-88 (Bibliographic reference). SAB756.
JONES, R. H., 2011, ROMAN CAMPS IN SCOTLAND, 153 (Bibliographic reference). SAB925.
Aug 6 1983 , AAS/83/14/R32/4-5, AAS/83/14/R32/4-5 (Air-oblique Photograph). SAB13680.
Jul 21 1982 , AAS/82/13/R15/4-6, AAS/82/13/R15/4-6 (Air-oblique Photograph). SAB13681.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ASH;
- NMR Card Number: NJ54NW25;
- NRHE Numlink: 17841;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ54NW0019;
External Links (1)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/17841 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (4)
- --- SAB13680 Air-oblique Photograph: Aug 6 1983 . AAS/83/14/R32/4-5. Black & White. AAS/83/14/R32/4-5.
- --- SAB13681 Air-oblique Photograph: Jul 21 1982 . AAS/82/13/R15/4-6. Black & White. AAS/82/13/R15/4-6.
- --- SAB756 Bibliographic reference: HENDERSON-STEWART, D. 1960. T ANC MONS SOC 8, 75-88. 75-88.
- --- SAB925 Bibliographic reference: JONES, R. H.. 2011. ROMAN CAMPS IN SCOTLAND. N. 153.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
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Record last edited
Mar 26 2025 1:58PM
