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Pitmuies

Pit Circle (Prehistoric)(Possible), Roundhouse (Prehistoric)(Possible), Timber Circle (Neolithic)(Possible)

Site Name Pitmuies

Classification Pit Circle (Prehistoric)(Possible), Roundhouse (Prehistoric)(Possible), Timber Circle (Neolithic)(Possible)

Canmore ID 161257

Site Number NO54NE 67

NGR NO 56838 49735

Datum OSGB36 - NGR

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Administrative Areas

  • Council Angus
  • Parish Kirkden
  • Former Region Tayside
  • Former District Angus
  • Former County Angus

Archaeology Notes

NO54NE 67 5683 4972

Information to follow.

RCAHMS (KJ) 18 April 2000.

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Aerial Photographic Interpretation (11 April 2014)

A pit circle, measuring about 9m in diameter, has been recorded as cropmarks on oblique aerial photographs (RCAHMSAP 1996). It may represent the remains of a ceremonial timber circle or a later prehistoric roundhouse.

Information from RCAHMS (KMM) 11 April 2014

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