What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Bonnyton Hill, Pesty's Grave as Plague Burial(s) (16th Century). The official map says its point is accurate as follows: NGR given to the nearest 100m. The record does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.
Plague burial site from the 16th century; associated with historical outbreaks of disease in rural Scotland. Its significance lies in providing evidence of public health responses and burial practices during epidemics.
The historic-place record does not grant public access. Check current conditions and ownership before entering land or a building.
Places near here
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Bonnyton FarmUnidentified Flint(s) (flint)(period Unassigned) · 771 yd
Pitarris HillMountain / peak · 821 yd
MontroseRing (gold)(17th Century) · 938 yd
Maryton LawBuilding (period Unassigned) · 1734 yd
Rossie MoorNo Class (event) (period Unassigned) · 1.2 mi
Miles Master I: Montrose Basin, North SeaAircraft (20th Century) · 1.6 mi
Drumbertnot WoodWood · 1.7 mi
Arbikie DistilleryHeritage attraction · 1.8 mi
FithieCastle (medieval) · 1.9 mi
Montrose Basin Wildlife CentreVisitor information · 2.3 mi