Building record MAB6631 - MUIR OF MAVERSTON
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Summary
The remains of a house and enclosure stand in a slight clearing of woodland.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 2996 6385 (68m by 60m) Centred at - Polygon: Known Site Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ26SE |
| Authority | Moray |
| Civil Parish | Urquhart |
Type and Period (3)
Full Description
The remains of a house and enclosure stand in a slight clearing of woodland. It is depicted on the 1st edition OS map, with an enclosure to the south. By the 2nd edition the enclosure has been attached to the west face of the house. An archaeological building survey was undertaken in June 2007 by Murray Archaeological Services Ltd, prior to development. This revealed the remains of a 3-compartmented building, 11 m x 5.3 m, 7 m x 5.1 m, circa 4.5 m x 3.6 m, orientated northwest - southeast. The walls were built of a mixture of rounded pebbles and angular field stones bonded with a yellow, clay based mix (known locally as 'clay and bool'). There was also straw tempering visible throughout. The buildings were all identifiable on the OS 1st edition OS map, and some had remained in use until the mid 20th century.
Murray, H & JC, 2007, Backies, Stonehaven - watching brief, survey report (Bibliographic reference). SAB2976.
ARCHAEOLOGY SCOTLAND, 2008, DISCOVERY & EXCAVATION SCOTLAND, p.134(Murray&Murray) (Bibliographic reference). SAB4029.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: MOR;
- NMR Card Number: NJ26SE112;
- NRHE Numlink: 192501;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ26SE0079;
External Links (1)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/192501 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
Record last edited
Dec 18 2023 11:07AM
