Aberdeenshire HER - NJ66SE0054 - PENNANT'S MOUND, BANFF

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Main Details

Primary ReferenceNJ66SE0054
NamePENNANT'S MOUND, BANFF
NRHE Card No.NJ66SE67
NRHE Numlink 76061
HES SM No. NULL
HES LB No. NULL
Site Form Documentary Record Only
Site Condition Destroyed
Details Site of 'Pennant's Mound', an artificial mound located in the middle of town and which was part of the territory of the Carmelite Monastery. It is chiefly thought to be a work of art and is supposed to be the labour of penance enjoined by the fraternity. A trial excavation trench in 1989 revealed little though possible archaeological levels may exist beneath the mound. A few sherds of late medieval pottery were found and it was concluded that this was probably a garden feature of 18th century date. It was removed on the 11th October 1989 when a watching brief was kept. This revealed nothing of archaeological significance.
Last Update19/12/2019
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Event Details

Event DateEvent TypeOASIS ID
1989 Excavation

Excavations and Surveys

Date MDate YTypeDurationDirector / OrganisationAuspicesFundExtent
81989 7R CATHCARTSUAGRC 
101989 1MK GREIGGRCGRC100

Artefact and Ecofact

Ecofact

Samples
Palynology
Ecofact Notes

Monument Types

Monument Type 1Monument Type 2Monument Type 3OrderProbability
MOUNDSARTIFICIALSITE OFA100
POTTERYSHERD B100