Cropmark record MAB64641 - BALQUHARN
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Summary
Cropmarks of possible souterrains, a ring-ditch and a possible large sub-oval enclosure recorded by the RCAHMS during aerial reconnaissance in 1990.
Protected Status/Designation
- Scheduled Monument 6403: Balquhard souterrains
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NO 4863 6282 (67m by 68m) Centred at - Polygon: Known Site Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NO46SE |
| Civil Parish | Fern |
| Authority | Angus |
Type and Period (4)
- SOUTERRAIN (Late Upper Palaeolithic to Late Roman Iron Age - 40000 BC to 401 AD)
- ENCLOSURE (Late Upper Palaeolithic to Late Roman Iron Age - 40000 BC to 401 AD)
- RING DITCH (Late Upper Palaeolithic to Late Roman Iron Age - 40000 BC to 401 AD)
- ARCHAEOLOGICAL FEATURE (Late Upper Palaeolithic to Late Roman Iron Age - 40000 BC to 401 AD)
Full Description
Cropmarks of possible souterrains, a ring-ditch and a possible large sub-oval enclosure recorded by the RCAHMS during aerial reconnaissance in 1990. No further information.
B/44293 (1990), B/44293 (1990) (Air-oblique Photograph). SAB23407.
B/44297 (1990), B/44297 (1990) (Air-oblique Photograph). SAB22930.
B/44298 (1990), B/44298 (1990) (Air-oblique Photograph). SAB22931.
B/44299 (1990), B/44299 (1990) (Air-oblique Photograph). SAB22932.
B/44300 (1990), B/44300 (1990) (Air-oblique Photograph). SAB22933.
STRONACH, S, 11/2003, Shandford Hill, Angus: appraisal of impact (Bibliographic reference). SAB3408.
IMPACT ASSESSMENT
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ANG;
- HES Scheduled Monument Number: 6403;
- NMR Card Number: NO46SE39;
- NRHE Numlink: 73152;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NO46SE0039;
External Links (2)
- https://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/SM6403 (Historic Environment Scotland Portal Link)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/73152 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (6)
- --- SAB22930 Air-oblique Photograph: B/44297 (1990). Black & White. B/44297 (1990).
- --- SAB22931 Air-oblique Photograph: B/44298 (1990). Black & White. B/44298 (1990).
- --- SAB22932 Air-oblique Photograph: B/44299 (1990). Black & White. B/44299 (1990).
- --- SAB22933 Air-oblique Photograph: B/44300 (1990). Black & White. B/44300 (1990).
- --- SAB23407 Air-oblique Photograph: B/44293 (1990). Black & White. B/44293 (1990).
- --- SAB3408 Bibliographic reference: STRONACH, S. 11/2003. Shandford Hill, Angus: appraisal of impact. Y.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Apr 8 2026 10:07AM
