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The Results of an Archaeological Field Evaluation by Trial Trenching and Archaeological Excavation on the Forth Replacement Crossing at Dundas Castle Farms (Land Parcel 11) |
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Headland Archaeology (UK) Ltd unpublished report series
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Report (in Series)
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Abstract: |
Headland Archaeology conducted an archaeological evaluation by trial trenching on the Forth Replacement Crossing at Dundas Castle Farms (Land Parcel 10), NT 12159 77315 (centred), to assess the presence/absence of archaeological features in an area identified as having good archaeological potential in the Forth Replacement Crossing Environmental Statement (Jacobs Arup, 2009). The work was commissioned by Transport Scotland, managed and monitored by Jacobs Arup and undertaken in advance of the proposed commencement of construction works. A total of 5 trenches (482m2) were excavated comprising a 5% sample across one field. Trenches were sited to ensure good spatial coverage. The trial trenching revealed a series of pits forming a roughly east-west alignment across the site, with a separate isolated pit to the western end of the site. No other features of archaeological significance were revealed. During further work at the site an area measuring 10 m by 100 m was excavated centred on the line of the possible pit alignment. Excavation of the clay filled features at the eastern end of the site demonstrated these to be natural hollows in the gravel, which had filled with natural clay. The features at the western end of the site were also revealed to be areas of variation in the natural clays and gravels. One of the features unexcavated during the evaluation was found to be a test pit. The excavation also revealed furrows in the western part of the evaluation area running east to west; rubble drains crossed the site on the same alignment. |
Author: |
I Hill
E Jones
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Publisher: |
Headland Archaeology
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Other Person/Org: |
Historic Scotland (OASIS Reviewer)
City of Edinburgh Archaeology Service (OASIS Reviewer)
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Year of Publication: |
2011
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Locations: |
Site: |
Forth Replacement Crossing: Land Parcel 11 Evaluation |
Parish: |
DALMENY |
County: |
Edinburgh |
Country: |
Scotland |
Grid Reference: 312159, 677315 (Easting, Northing)
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PERIOD UNKNOWN
(ScAPA : Scottish Archaeological Periods & Ages)
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NONE
(Find)
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POST MEDIEVAL
(ScAPA : Scottish Archaeological Periods & Ages)
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Furrow
(Monus)
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OASIS Id: |
headland1-104219 |
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A4 Report
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Created Date: |
25 Nov 2016 |