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Knockroon Campus, Cumnock, East Ayrshire: Archaeological Evaluation Data Structure Report |
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AOC Archaeology unpublished report series
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Publication Type: |
Report (in Series)
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Abstract: |
An archaeological evaluation was required by East Ayrshire Council ahead of a large scale redevelopment of Cumnock Academy, Cumnock, East Ayrshire. This report details the results of the second phase of archaeological works on the site. Several restrictions were encountered in the field including, but not limited to, mature trees, standing water, several active field drains, an actively used rugby pitch and a broken sewer pipe. In total thirty trenches, totalling 1,795 linear metres were excavated providing good coverage of the landtake. The archaeological evaluation revealed a comprehensive record of land alteration and improvement across the site. A large amount of truncation and build up was found on the upper fields along with a considerable amount of ground improvement in the form of field drains. Where the original ground surface had been maintained and a good free draining subsoil remained a single feature was encountered with a Victorian penny recovered from its fill. Given the scope of the evaluation and the good coverage achieved, it is unlikely that further archaeological features are present within the development area and as such no further work is recommended. |
Author: |
Jessica Lowther
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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: |
2018
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Locations: |
Site: |
Knockroon Campus |
County: |
Ayrshire and Arran |
Parish: |
NEW CUMNOCK |
Country: |
Scotland |
Grid Reference: 256070, 620250 (Easting, Northing)
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Subjects / Periods: |
POST MEDIEVAL
(ScAPA : Scottish Archaeological Periods & Ages)
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VICTORIAN PENNY
(Find)
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OASIS Id: |
aocarcha1-324172 |
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21 page data structure report
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Created Date: |
13 Sep 2018 |