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Historic Environment Records: Sites

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Historic Environment Records: Sites
Parent Dataset Created
11/06/2021
Licence
Restricted
Contact
Improvement Service
Alternative Name
herst
Metadata Modified
29/04/2026
Last Updated
29/04/2026
Formats:
CSV WFS WMTS SHAPEFILE GEOJSON
data_custodian object_id record_id site_name class type polytype url x y source accuracy c_scale notes buffer contact comporg compdate editdate council la_s_code
Aberdeenshire Archaeology Service 25663 MAB1 MORAY FIRTH MARITIME; MARITIME CRAFT WRECK; COBLE Buffered extent 15-20m https://her.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/Monument/MAB1 325000 872000 - - Unknown On the 22nd April 1878, a salmon fishing coble from Lossiemouth with a crew of 7 overturned in Spey Bay at Boar Head during a strong South East breeze. Four do the crew were lost. Name of the vessel is not known. Location only - Point 0 archaeology@aberdeenshire.gov.uk Aberdeenshire Council Archaeology Service 2011/01/09 14:26:10.000 2011/01/09 14:26:10.000 Aberdeenshire -
Aberdeenshire Archaeology Service 25711 MAB10 VESPER, LOSSIEMOUTH HARBOUR ENTRANCE, MORAY FIRTH MARITIME; MARITIME CRAFT WRECK; LUGGER Buffered extent 15-20m https://her.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/Monument/MAB10 324118 871155 - - Unknown On the 28th February 1907, the wooden lugger VESPER, in ballast, was stranded at the pier head of Lossiemouth harbour. Location only - Point 0 archaeology@aberdeenshire.gov.uk Aberdeenshire Council Archaeology Service 2011/01/09 14:26:10.000 2020/08/27 11:58:19.000 Aberdeenshire -
Aberdeenshire Archaeology Service 22081 MAB100 HOPEMAN EAST BEACH MARITIME WRECK Buffered extent 15-20m https://her.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/Monument/MAB100 314694 869992 - - 1:501 - 1:1250 Ship wreckage, possibly part of a metal mast, found at low tide on the East Beach by a member of the public, and reported to the Archaeology Service in March 2022. Location only - Point 0 archaeology@aberdeenshire.gov.uk Aberdeenshire Council Archaeology Service 2022/03/29 13:00:34.000 2022/03/29 13:00:34.000 Aberdeenshire -
Aberdeenshire Archaeology Service 68417 MAB1000 GAZELLE, NORTH SEA MARITIME; MARITIME CRAFT WRECK; CRAFT Buffered extent 15-20m https://her.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/Monument/MAB1000 398000 868200 - - Unknown It was reported that on the 18th February 1853, a stern name-board, with GAZELLE on it, was washed on shore near Fraserburgh. No further information. Location only - Point 0 archaeology@aberdeenshire.gov.uk Aberdeenshire Council Archaeology Service 2017/09/01 17:28:36.000 2017/09/18 18:10:33.000 Aberdeenshire -
Aberdeenshire Archaeology Service 68404 MAB10000 OLD MERDRUM AGRICULTURE AND SUBSISTENCE; INDUSTRIAL; MONUMENT <BY FORM>; WATER SUPPLY AND DRAINAGE FARMSTEAD; MILL POND Buffered extent 15-20m https://her.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/Monument/MAB10000 346775 829843 - - Unknown Farmstead still in use, depicted on the OS 1st edition map comprising a U-plan steading facing east, an L-shaped arrangement of two buildings, one of them a cottage, to the south, and two other buildings to the east, one of which was probably a threshi 0 archaeology@aberdeenshire.gov.uk Aberdeenshire Council Archaeology Service 2009/11/23 11:06:42.000 2009/11/23 11:06:42.000 Aberdeenshire -
Aberdeenshire Archaeology Service 68407 MAB10001 NEW MERDRUM AGRICULTURE AND SUBSISTENCE; MONUMENT <BY FORM>; UNASSIGNED FARMSTEAD; BUILDING Buffered extent 15-20m https://her.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/Monument/MAB10001 346195 828873 - - Unknown Farmstead still in use, depicted on the OS 1st edition map as a U-shaped steading open to the south, with a further range extending east from the end of the north wing. Two other buildings and an enclosure are shown. Centred at - Polygon: Unknown Extent 0 archaeology@aberdeenshire.gov.uk Aberdeenshire Council Archaeology Service 2009/11/23 11:06:42.000 2015/11/02 12:53:14.000 Aberdeenshire -
Aberdeenshire Archaeology Service 68420 MAB10002 BRAE OF ESSIE AGRICULTURE AND SUBSISTENCE; MONUMENT <BY FORM>; UNASSIGNED FARMSTEAD; BUILDING Buffered extent 15-20m https://her.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/Monument/MAB10002 346077 828056 - - Unknown Farmstead still in use. The OS 1st edition map shows a group of at least six buildings but several of these had been removed by the time of the 2nd edition map and others modified. Centred at - Polygon: Unknown Extent 0 archaeology@aberdeenshire.gov.uk Aberdeenshire Council Archaeology Service 2009/11/23 11:06:42.000 2014/10/27 15:02:54.000 Aberdeenshire -
Aberdeenshire Archaeology Service 82468 MAB10084 BRAWLAND, STACKYARD AGRICULTURE AND SUBSISTENCE; UNASSIGNED BUILDING; STACK STAND Buffered extent 15-20m https://her.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/Monument/MAB10084 347360 828720 - - Unknown STACK-BASES Centred at - Point 0 archaeology@aberdeenshire.gov.uk Aberdeenshire Council Archaeology Service 2021/01/22 18:28:55.000 2021/01/22 18:28:55.000 Aberdeenshire -
Aberdeenshire Archaeology Service 29712 MAB14368 11 GRANT STREET, CULLEN DOMESTIC; MONUMENT <BY FORM> HOUSE Buffered extent 1-5m https://her.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/Monument/MAB14368 351150 866985 - - 1:1 - 1:500 House built in the mid-later 19th century. Single storey and attic, 4-bay dwelling (probably formerly 2 x 2-bay dwellings). Rubble built with contrasting painted long and short dressings. Off centre door, with canted wallhead dormer in outer bays. Centre 0 archaeology@aberdeenshire.gov.uk Aberdeenshire Council Archaeology Service 2014/03/07 09:04:11.000 2018/10/24 00:00:00.000 Aberdeenshire -
Aberdeenshire Archaeology Service 68421 MAB10003 ESSIE AGRICULTURE AND SUBSISTENCE; MONUMENT <BY FORM> FARMSTEAD; Horse Mill; ENCLOSURE Buffered extent 15-20m https://her.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/Monument/MAB10003 346587 827915 - - Unknown Farmstead still in use. The OS 1st edition map shows a group of seven buildings, one with an attached horsemill, and 6 associated small enclosures. The layout is similar on the 2nd edition 1888 map, although the horsemill had been removed. Centred at - P 0 archaeology@aberdeenshire.gov.uk Aberdeenshire Council Archaeology Service 2009/11/23 11:06:42.000 2009/11/23 11:06:42.000 Aberdeenshire -
Attribute Info Description Specification
data_custodian the organisation that provided the data Auto generated by Spatial Hub based on organisation providing the data.
object_id The field identified is created automatically and is unique within each dataset. It is a function of each dataset and should not be used as a UID Text string
record_id Primary ID allowing it to be linked to further info in a database Text string
site_name The geographical name associated with the area Text string
class The CLASS field is the top level thesaurus term. Ideally, the data should be sourced from a Monuments Thesaurus. Text string
type The TYPE field is the second tier thesaurus term. (Actually, this should state the narrowest term) Text string
polytype The field differentiates between data where the shape of the polygon is meaningful and data where the form of the polygon is an arbitrary shape to enable data discovery. FORM or DISCOVERY Text string
url Where the LA record is available online, the link should be embedded. Should be resolvable
x This filed should contain a six-figure grid reference based on the Ordnance Survey OSGB36 datum. The coordinate entered should be a single location that best locates the record. The point location should sit within the area polygon. Integer
y This field should contain a six-figure grid reference based on the Ordnance Survey OSGB36 datum. The coordinate entered should be a single location that best locates the record. The point location should sit within the area polygon. Note: Due to the length of Britain some six-figure grid references are seven figures long in the Y axis Integer
source This field gives the user information on what source was used to create the polygon. Text string
accuracy This field gives the user information on how confident they can be in the accuracy of the polygon. The field is linked to the accuracy of the source data. For instance, an area polygon created using survey equipment in the field is more accurate than a polygon created from 19th century 1st edition Ordnance Survey mapping Text string
c_scale The scale that the polygon was captured at in the GIS Text string
notes Free text descriptive note (Note: May be unlimited MEMO field if data is stored in a database). This will be truncated to 254 if the data is exported in a download format. If this is the case it is important to make sure key notes are stored in the first 254 characters of this field or the notes state: Long note: Please consult if truncated? Text string
buffer This field details the size of any buffer included in a polygon. The field should contain a number in metres or the word BESPOKE capitalised where a buffer of varying width has been used. If no buffer has been used, ?0? should be entered as the default entry. Text string
contact The entity responsible for providing more info about the feature upon request Text string
comporg This field provides the user with a guide to the organisation that created the polygon and populated the attribution. Text string
compdate The date the polygon is processed. This may also be the date the polygon was created but if this is not known, it is not essential. Date.
editdate Date of last edit of polygon.Knowing the date of update enables different parties to be sure they are using the same information. Date
council Local authority / Council area in which the feature is located Text string
la_s_code 9-digit alpha/numeric unique ID, beginning with S (for Scotland), for the geographical area of each LA/NP. Alphanumeric Text String. Auto-generated by Spatial Hub using current list from: https://statistics.gov.scot/resource?uri=http%3A%2F%2Fstatistics.gov.scot%2Fdata%2Fstandard-geography-code-register
sh_date_uploaded Date on which the data was provided to the Spatial Hub. Date. Auto-generated by Spatial Hub upon dataset registration. In format:yyyy-mm-dd
sh_src Unique reference assigned to the LA/NP upload file. Used for reporting any issues back to LA. Text String. Auto-generated by Spatial Hub upon dataset registration.
sh_src_id ID for each record per Spatial Hub upload. Used for reporting any issues back to LA/NP. Integer. Auto-generated by Spatial Hub upon dataset registration.
Format Last Updated
CSV 29/04/2026
WFS 29/04/2026
WMTS 29/04/2026
Shapefile 29/04/2026
GeoJSON 29/04/2026

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