Building record MAB6579 - BOTHGOWAN
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Summary
Stone marking the site of an old smith's bothy where Macbeth allegedly killed King Duncan in AD 1040.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 2401 6530 (40m by 40m) Centred at - Point |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ26NW |
| Authority | Moray |
| Civil Parish | Spynie |
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Stone marking the site of an old smith's bothy where Macbeth allegedly killed King Duncan in AD 1040. This stone, 0.7 m high and roughly 0.4 m square, is uninscribed.
MACKINTOSH, HB, 1924, PILGRIMAGES IN MORAY, 61 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1145.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: MOR;
- NMR Card Number: NJ26NW22;
- NRHE Numlink: 16473;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ26NW0036;
External Links (1)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/16473 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SAB1145 Bibliographic reference: MACKINTOSH, HB. 1924. PILGRIMAGES IN MORAY. Y. 61.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Jun 26 2023 12:48PM
