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Westerord Plantation

Cairn(s)

<b>Westerord Plantation</b>Posted by drewbhoyImage © drew/amj
Also known as:
  • Hill Of Ord
  • Wester Ord

Nearest Town:Aberdeen (11km ENE)
OS Ref (GB):   NJ83090491 / Sheet: 38
Latitude:57° 8' 5.64" N
Longitude:   2° 16' 45.85" W

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There are more than 20 small cairns on this wee and not very high ridge, the largest of which is in the photographs. This cairn is just over 6m wide and 0.5m tall. 4 kerbs remain in place. The usual cairn material scattering and houking has also taken place.

I found at least 16 of the nearby cairns in various states of ruin. At least the trees now are protecting them for a little time.

Westerord can be found just to the south of Westhill. Take the second minor road south on the B9119, heading west from the A944. At the first corner take the track west and ask permission if requiring to park. From the house head south east and walk straight, uphill, to the cairn.

Visited 11/1/2018.
drewbhoy Posted by drewbhoy
19th March 2018ce