Cropmark record MAB65406 - BOYSACK
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Summary
Cropmarks of a possible timber hall recorded by the RCAHMS during aerial reconnaissance from 1982 onwards and by AAS in 1998.
Protected Status/Designation
- Scheduled Monument 5986: Boysack enclosures and unenclosed settlement
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NO 6186 4888 (146m by 149m) Centred at - Point |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NO64NW |
| Civil Parish | Inverkeilor |
| Authority | Angus |
Type and Period (3)
Full Description
Cropmarks of a possible timber hall recorded by the RCAHMS during aerial reconnaissance from 1982 onwards and by AAS in 1998. A rectilinear enclosure is defined by a series of pits around its circumference. A number of other crop mark features lie in the surrounding area.
AN/5580,8 (1982), AN/5580,8 (1982) (Air-oblique Photograph). SAB28001.
C 775-7 (1992), C 775-7 (1992) (Air-oblique Photograph). SAB22634.
MILLICAN, K, 2016, THE TIMBER MONUMENTS OF NEOLITHIC SCOTLAND, p. 122 (Bibliographic reference). SAB7307.
Aug 1 1998 , E 99168-73 CS, E 99168-73 CS (Air-oblique Photograph). SAB22638.
Jul 4 1995 , C 46757-8, C 46757-8 (Air-oblique Photograph). SAB22636.
Jul 4 1995 , C 46978-81 CN, C 46978-81 CN (Air-oblique Photograph). SAB22635.
Jul 5 1996 , C 72104-8, C 72104-8 (Air-oblique Photograph). SAB22637.
Jul 8 1998 , AAS/98/08, AAS/98/08 (Air-oblique Photograph). SAB29023.
Jul 8 1998 , AAS/98/08/G12/16-23, AAS/98/08/G12/16-23 (Air-oblique Photograph). SAB29022.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ANG;
- HES Scheduled Monument Number: 5986;
- NMR Card Number: NO64NW77;
- NRHE Numlink: 35515;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NO64NW0077;
External Links (2)
- https://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/SM5986 (Historic Environment Scotland Portal Link)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/35515 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (9)
- --- SAB22634 Air-oblique Photograph: C 775-7 (1992). Black & White. C 775-7 (1992).
- --- SAB22635 Air-oblique Photograph: Jul 4 1995 . C 46978-81 CN. Colour Negative. C 46978-81 CN.
- --- SAB22636 Air-oblique Photograph: Jul 4 1995 . C 46757-8. Black & White. C 46757-8.
- --- SAB22637 Air-oblique Photograph: Jul 5 1996 . C 72104-8. Black & White. C 72104-8.
- --- SAB22638 Air-oblique Photograph: Aug 1 1998 . E 99168-73 CS. Colour Transparency. E 99168-73 CS.
- --- SAB28001 Air-oblique Photograph: AN/5580,8 (1982). Black & White. AN/5580,8 (1982).
- --- SAB29022 Air-oblique Photograph: Jul 8 1998 . AAS/98/08/G12/16-23. Black & White. AAS/98/08/G12/16-23.
- --- SAB29023 Air-oblique Photograph: Jul 8 1998 . AAS/98/08. Colour Transparency. AAS/98/08.
- --- SAB7307 Bibliographic reference: MILLICAN, K. 2016. THE TIMBER MONUMENTS OF NEOLITHIC SCOTLAND. p. 122.
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Record last edited
Apr 8 2026 10:35AM
