Engl, R. (2014). Mossend, West Calder, West Lothian: Archaeological Evaluation and Excavation - Data Structure Report. AOC Archaeology Ltd. https://doi.org/10.5284/1039472. Cite this using datacite

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Title:		 Mossend, West Calder, West Lothian: Archaeological Evaluation and Excavation - Data Structure Report
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Series:		 AOC Archaeology unpublished report series
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Publication Type:		 Report (in Series)
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Abstract:		 AOC Archaeology Group were commissioned by Walker Group (Scotland) Ltd to conduct an archaeological evaluation and subsequent excavation prior to the construction of a residential development at Mossend, West Calder, West Lothian (Planning Application No. 0349/FUL/11), (NGR: NT 0175 6375). An initial 8% evaluation of the 6.9 ha site was conducted, comprising to 3,300 linear metres. The evaluation revealed a simple stratigraphic sequence of thin plough-soil overlying glacial till deposits of boulder clay. This was cut by numerous modern field drains and rig and furrow agriculture. Significant archaeological features were present in the form of structural remains associated with the farmstead or farm building known as Clovensfordsdykes depicted on first edition Ordnance maps. The truncated remains included a cobbled yard and associated well, drainage ditches and the remains of a byre or ancillary farm building. In addition to numerous sherds of Victorian ceramics, several sherds of Medieval/Early post medieval Scottish reduced ware were also recovered from relatively secure contexts associated with this latter structure. This suggests the presence of an earlier phase of habitation probably relating to the 'Cafarske' settlement, identified on the Roy map of 1747-1755. A mitigation programme of excavation and recording was undertaken on these remains. In addition to the farmsteading, the remains of the Addiewell and Polbeth Railway were recorded in the form of a broad cinder track. This feature is recorded on the Ordnance Survey maps from 1895 running through the centre of the area and linking with Gavieside Pit No 11.
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Author:		 R Engl
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Publisher:		 AOC Archaeology Ltd
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Other Person/Org:		 Historic Environment Scotland (OASIS Reviewer)
West of Scotland Archaeological Service (OASIS Reviewer)
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Year of Publication:		 2014
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Site: Mossend, West Calder, West Lothian
County: West Lothian
Parish: WEST CALDER
Country: Scotland
Grid Reference: 301510, 663810 (Easting, Northing)
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MEDIEVAL (ScAPA : Scottish Archaeological Periods & Ages) SCOTTISH REDUCED WARE (Find)
POST MEDIEVAL (ScAPA : Scottish Archaeological Periods & Ages) VICTORIAN CERAMICS (Find)
POST MEDIEVAL (ScAPA : Scottish Archaeological Periods & Ages) FARM STEADING (Monus)
POST MEDIEVAL (ScAPA : Scottish Archaeological Periods & Ages) WELL (Monus)
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OASIS Id: aocarcha1-179004
OBIB: 22475
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Note:		 A4 report in loose bound clear plastic cover. thirty pages including text, plates and figures
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Created Date:		 01 Feb 2018