Aberdeenshire HER - NJ72SE0039 - HILL OF SELBIE

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Primary ReferenceNJ72SE0039
NameHILL OF SELBIE
NRHE Card No.NJ72SE39
NRHE Numlink 18911
HES SM No. 12434
HES LB No. NULL
Site Form Standing Structure
Site Condition Incomplete
Details Remains of a cairn, possibly a ring-cairn, of probable Bronze Age date. It survives as a pennanular stony bank, with possible kerbstones visible on the north-west and south-east. The cairn measures 12m in diameter and 0.6m in maximum height, and is surrounded by an extensive area of tumble and possible field clearance that measures 20m in diameter. It is a relatively well-preserved example of a Bronze Age cairn, which survives to an impressive degree despite agricultural improvements to the area surrounding it. A stone cist was found on the site in the 19th century and a trial excavation was carried out in 1963. Ring-cairns are relatively rare in this area of Aberdeenshire. This monument is sited in a prominent position, on a hill, with good views in all directions.
Last Update17/01/2023
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Date of Compilation21/03/1989

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Monument Types

Monument Type 1Monument Type 2Monument Type 3OrderProbability
CAIRNSRINGREMAINS OFA100
CISTSBURIALSITE OFB90
STONES CLEARANCEC100