What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Persley Quarry as Cist (prehistoric), Beaker (period Unassigned). The official map says its point is accurate as follows: NGR given to the nearest 10m. The record does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.
A prehistoric cist, likely dating to the Beaker period; its significance lies in contributing to the understanding of early burial practices in the region.
The historic-place record does not grant public access. Check current conditions and ownership before entering land or a building.
Places near here
Aberdeen, Mugiemoss Road, Woodside House, Persley Castle Nursing HomeStable(s) (18th Century) · 471 yd
Persley BridgeCottage (period Unassigned) · 524 yd
Aberdeen, Persley Bridge, PillboxPillbox (20th Century) · 617 yd
Workers' MemorialMemorial · 637 yd
Aberdeen, Persley, Mugiemoss Road, Grove CemeteryCemetery (19th Century) · 742 yd
WoodsideField Boundary (post Medieval)(possible) · 872 yd
HaudagainNo Class (event) (period Unknown) · 997 yd
Auchmill Community WoodlandWood · 1088 yd
StoneywoodNo Class (event) (period Unassigned) · 1.3 mi
Wallace Tower, Seaton ParkCastle, fort or tower · 1.7 mi
Wallace Tower, TillydroneCastle, fort or tower · 1.8 mi
St Machar ParkVisitor information · 1.8 mi