Moray HER - NJ16NW0003 - THE CLAVIE, BURGHEAD

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Primary ReferenceNJ16NW0003
NameTHE CLAVIE, BURGHEAD
NRHE Card No.NJ16NW3
NRHE Numlink 16168
HES SM No. 2205
HES LB No. 22739
Site Form Standing Structure
Site Condition Complete 1
Details The Clavie is a stone pillar situated on the Dorrie Hill (all that survives of the fort rampart). It is associated with old Hogmanay celebrations of 11 January 'burning of the Clavie', when a burning tar barrel is carried from the southwest extremity of village to the Clavie and set into it. It is carried by a crew of 11 men charged with cleansing the community of evil spirits. Its origins are unknown.
Last Update04/10/2024
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National Grid Reference: NJ 1097 6912


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Monument Type 1Monument Type 2Monument Type 3OrderProbability
HOLES SOCKETC100
PILLARSRUBBLE-BUILTCOPEDA100
COPESRUBBLETOOLEDB100