Natural record MAB65754 - WALLACE'S PUTTING STONE
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Summary
A large glacial erratic, a mass of serpentine rock, named in folklore as 'Wallace's Putting Stone' after it was allegedly thrown by Wallace from the top of Bennachie.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 8023 2571 (40m by 40m) Centred at - Polygon: Known Site Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ82NW |
| Authority | Aberdeenshire |
| Civil Parish | Bourtie |
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A large glacial erratic, a mass of serpentine rock, named in folklore as 'Wallace's Putting Stone' after it was allegedly thrown by Wallace from the top of Bennachie.
ORDNANCE SURVEY, 1871, Ordnance Name Book, No10(1867) 19 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1360.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ASH;
- NMR Card Number: NJ82NW107;
- NRHE Numlink: 144326;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ82NW0055;
External Links (1)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/144326 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SAB1360 Bibliographic reference: ORDNANCE SURVEY. 1871. Ordnance Name Book. No10(1867) 19.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Feb 12 2016 5:24PM
