Tillymuick

Ancient Village / Settlement / Misc. Earthwork
NJ64952450

Nearest town:

Inverurie (13km E)

OS reference:

NJ64952450

OS sheet:

37

Latitude:

57° 18' 35.19 N

Longitude:

2° 34' 54.76 W

Added to TMA by

drewbhoy

Images (6)
Fieldnotes (1)
Links (1)

Images

Image of Tillymuick (Ancient Village / Settlement / Misc. Earthwork) by drewbhoy

Taken from Little Oxen Craig looking down onto Tillymuick.

Image credit: drew/amj

drewbhoy Mar 24, 2010

Image of Tillymuick (Ancient Village / Settlement / Misc. Earthwork) by drewbhoy

Eastern defences heading south towards Hummel Craig, Bennachie.

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drewbhoy Mar 24, 2010

Image of Tillymuick (Ancient Village / Settlement / Misc. Earthwork) by drewbhoy

Eastern ramparts.

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drewbhoy Mar 24, 2010

Image of Tillymuick (Ancient Village / Settlement / Misc. Earthwork) by drewbhoy

Another hut circle.

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drewbhoy Mar 24, 2010

Image of Tillymuick (Ancient Village / Settlement / Misc. Earthwork) by drewbhoy

Part of a hut circle.

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drewbhoy Mar 24, 2010

Image of Tillymuick (Ancient Village / Settlement / Misc. Earthwork) by drewbhoy

The settlements interior.

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drewbhoy Mar 24, 2010

Articles

Tillymuick

Ancient Village / Settlement / Misc. Earthwork

drewbhoy Mar 24, 2010

Leave the B9002 after Oyne turning east at Premnay/Leslie junction. Follow this road until the refurbished church. A path heading south crossing the Gadie burn leads eventually to the ancient village, in a large clearing in the woods. Best to take an OS/Phillips map.

Canmore correctly suggests that this was a hillfort but it is more likely to be a small village with fortifications. Unfortunately this is a site covered in grass, heather and gorse but there is more than enough even for the untrained eyes. Several hut circles can be seen, including two with obvious build work still standing. A massive rampart must have surrounded the settlement. This can be best viewed on the eastern flank.

Some damage has been done by de-forestation but to be fair the site is well protected. As for the rampart an entrance can be seen on the best kept remains being 4-5 feet wide. A full scale excavation could find many objects here. However the best place to see the fort/settlement is way above on the way to the Oxen Craig cairn. Just before the cairn is Little Oxen Craig, one of Bennachies quarries. It looks straight down onto the site giving a full scale insight to builders intentions.

Other forts are clearly visible, views up and down the valley, access to a small stream and agricultural systems. Very clever, very sensible.

Thanks to Mel and her dog George for showing the way, and for making sure I didn’t go to slow!

Visited 22/3/2010.

Tillymuick

Ancient Village / Settlement / Misc. Earthwork

drewbhoy Mar 24, 2010

RCAHMS

All the details of the fort and settlement. Now mainly covered in grass and heather.

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Cairn(s) • 19.7km WSW

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2

1
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1
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3
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Standing Stone / Menhir • 19.93km WSW

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Hill Of Old Merdrum

Cup Marked Stone • 19.94km W

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Stone Circle • 20km SE

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