Aberdeenshire HER - NJ96NW0014 - HANGING STONE

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Primary ReferenceNJ96NW0014
NameHANGING STONE
NRHE Card No.NJ96NW19
NRHE Numlink 20791
HES SM No. 11139
HES LB No. NULL
Site Form Standing Structure
Site Condition Complete 2
Details Standing stone of prehistoric date. Measuring circa 2.3 m high by circa 0.6 m square, the orthostat is situated at a wall junction with the walls built around it. The stone was once used for executions. To the east is the 'Pit' (NJ 9220 6556) now a small pool, but formerly of considerable extent, where lesser crimes were punished. Pit now infilled.
Last Update22/09/2022
Updated Bycpalmer
Compiler 
Date of Compilation09/03/1979

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National Grid Reference: NJ 9211 6553



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Artefact and Ecofact

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Samples
Palynology
Ecofact Notes

Monument Types

Monument Type 1Monument Type 2Monument Type 3OrderProbability
STONESEXECUTION C100
PITS REMAINS OFD100
STONESSTANDING A100
STANDING-STONES  B95