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Newton Mearns Faith Schools' Joint Campus: Archaeological Evaluation, Data Structure Report |
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Rathmell Archaeology Ltd unpublished report series
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Abstract: |
A programme of archaeological works was required by Gardiner and Theobald LLP on behalf of East Renfrewshire Council, in support of proposed development work on land at Waterfoot Road, Newton Mearns. The archaeological works were designed to inform the planning decision on an application for planning consent, and inform the development of mitigation of any adverse impact on significant archaeological remains present. The majority of the area was investigated by way of a series of evaluation trenches which did not reveal any significant archaeological features. The only remains identified in these trenches were features which point to the continued use of the area for agriculture. The northwestern edge of the area contained the remains of a farmsteading which was the target of a more detailed survey and a series of smaller trenches aimed at characterising the remains of the steading itself and also investigate the potential for the survival of earlier structures. The results of these works confirmed that the farmsteading's origins did not extend to prior to the late 18th century, and no evidence of earlier settlement in the form of either structural or artefactual material was present. The farmsteading itself had survived as footings but otherwise only one structure had the potential for a surviving floor level. The majority of the structures and the intervening areas had been covered by a layer of hardstanding which contained artefacts which placed the abandonment of the structure having taken place by the end of the 19th century or the early 20th century. While no further works have been recommended across the majority of the area where the evaluation trenching did not reveal any significant archaeological features, a programme of excavation works is proposed for the farmsteading itself in order to further understand its multi-phase occupation. |
Author: |
Claire Williamson
D Gorman
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Rathmell Archaeology Ltd
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Historic Environment Scotland (OASIS Reviewer)
West of Scotland Archaeological Service (OASIS Reviewer)
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Year of Publication: |
2015
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Newton Mearns Faith Schools' Joint Campus - Evaluation |
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Renfrewshire |
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MEARNS |
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Scotland |
Grid Reference: 255394, 655086 (Easting, Northing)
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rathmell1-216428 |
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A4 spiral bound report
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01 Feb 2018 |