Building record MAB9343 - SCAR HILL
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Summary
Remains of a large cairn, circa 17 m in diameter and 1.7 m high.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 4767 0133 (34m by 31m) Centred at - Polygon: Unknown Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ40SE |
| Authority | Aberdeenshire |
| Civil Parish | Coull |
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Remains of a large cairn, circa 17 m in diameter and 1.7 m high. It is crossed by a fence line. All that remains of eight 'cairns' described by Ogston are a few slight ground swellings, apparently stone clearance heaps of minor importance.
OGSTON, A, 1931, PREHIST ANTIQ HOWE OF CROMAR, 77 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1358.
JAMES, M, 2023, THE SURVIVAL AND DETECTION OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL MONUMENTS IN THE HOWE OF CROMAR (Bibliographic reference). SAB948.
Apr 26 2004 , AAS/04/1/CT21-4, AAS/04/1/CT21-4 (Air-oblique Photograph). SAB18046.
Jun 6 1996 , AAS/96/03/G7/1,2, AAS/96/03/G7/1,2 (Air-oblique Photograph). SAB16323.
Mar 16 2000 , AAS/00/06/CT7-9, AAS/00/06/CT7-9 (Air-oblique Photograph). SAB12824.
Mar 16 2000 , AAS/00/06/G20/7,8, AAS/00/06/G20/7,8 (Air-oblique Photograph). SAB12825.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ASH;
- NMR Card Number: NJ40SE15;
- NRHE Numlink: 17012;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ40SE0013;
External Links (1)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/17012 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (6)
- --- SAB12824 Air-oblique Photograph: Mar 16 2000 . AAS/00/06/CT7-9. Colour Transparency. AAS/00/06/CT7-9.
- --- SAB12825 Air-oblique Photograph: Mar 16 2000 . AAS/00/06/G20/7,8. Black & White. AAS/00/06/G20/7,8.
- --- SAB1358 Bibliographic reference: OGSTON, A. 1931. PREHIST ANTIQ HOWE OF CROMAR. 77.
- --- SAB16323 Air-oblique Photograph: Jun 6 1996 . AAS/96/03/G7/1,2. Black & White. AAS/96/03/G7/1,2.
- --- SAB18046 Air-oblique Photograph: Apr 26 2004 . AAS/04/1/CT21-4. Colour Transparency. AAS/04/1/CT21-4.
- --- SAB948 Bibliographic reference: JAMES, M. 2023. THE SURVIVAL AND DETECTION OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL MONUMENTS IN THE HOWE OF CROMAR.
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Record last edited
Apr 3 2024 11:43AM
