Building record MAB7633 - DAVIDSON'S CAIRN
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Summary
A small cairn which marks the spot where Davidson, a poacher, was found dead of natural causes (as noted in the OS Name Book, 1866).
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 3642 1970 (40m by 40m) Centred at - Polygon: Unknown Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ31NE |
| Authority | Aberdeenshire |
| Civil Parish | Glenbuchat |
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A small cairn which marks the spot where Davidson, a poacher, was found dead of natural causes (as noted in the OS Name Book, 1866). It is a cairn of white quartz boulders, within which has been set a granite boulder bearing the inscription 'A DAVIDSON 1792 - 1843'.
ORDNANCE SURVEY, 1871, Ordnance Name Book, No38(1866) 21 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1360.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ASH;
- NMR Card Number: NJ31NE72;
- NRHE Numlink: 126664;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ31NE0013;
External Links (1)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/126664 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SAB1360 Bibliographic reference: ORDNANCE SURVEY. 1871. Ordnance Name Book. No38(1866) 21.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Jul 7 2023 2:40PM
