Natural record MAB65662 - FAIRY KNOWE
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Summary
Alleged Dun or camp, the Fairy Knowe is a natural knoll with no trace of antiquity.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 1561 4959 (40m by 40m) Centred at - Polygon: Known Site Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ14NE |
| Authority | Moray |
| Civil Parish | Knockando |
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Alleged Dun or camp, the Fairy Knowe is a natural knoll with no trace of antiquity. Field survey of the site was done in 2011 as part of the proposed programme of works associated with the extension to Rothes Wind Farm. Fairy Knowe was recorded as a pronounced natural knoll in the surrounding landscape and no evidence of any significant archaeological features were observed.
DOUGLAS, R, 1928, THE LOSSIE, 26 (Bibliographic reference). SAB355.
CFA ARCHAEOLOGY, 2011, ARCHAEOLOGICAL WALKOVER AND INSTRUMENT SURVEY ROTHES WINDFARM EXTENSION (Bibliographic reference). SAB5280.
Oct 9 1946 , CPE SCOT 184 3428-9, CPE SCOT 184 3428-9 (Air-oblique Photograph). SAB30298.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: MOR;
- NMR Card Number: NJ14NE1;
- NRHE Numlink: 16040;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ14NE0002;
External Links (1)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/16040 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (3)
- --- SAB30298 Air-oblique Photograph: Oct 9 1946 . CPE SCOT 184 3428-9. Black & White. CPE SCOT 184 3428-9.
- --- SAB355 Bibliographic reference: DOUGLAS, R. 1928. THE LOSSIE. 26.
- --- SAB5280 Bibliographic reference: CFA ARCHAEOLOGY. 2011. ARCHAEOLOGICAL WALKOVER AND INSTRUMENT SURVEY ROTHES WINDFARM EXTENSION.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
Record last edited
Mar 17 2014 10:52AM
