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Newton Farm, Cambuslang: Archaeological Excavation - Data Structure report |
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AOC Archaeology unpublished report series
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Report (in Series)
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Abstract: |
This report presents the results of archaeological works undertaken in respect to a proposed residential development on land situated at Newton Farm Cambuslang (centred NGR: NS 666 615). Following the results of an archaeological evaluation undertaken in June 2014 three areas (A-C) were identified as having substantial archaeological remains relating to the post-medieval settlement of Newton. Area A revealed 'backlands' archaeology in the form of several linear and curvilinear ditches running east to west. A number of truncated pits and post-holes were also recorded. A substantial assemblage of Scottish Reduced ware and iron slag was retrieved from the features. Area B again revealed no signs of the dwelling houses shown on the Roy map of 1747-1755. However, a 16 m by 6 m segment of the former Main Street was recorded set on the correct alignment. Area C revealed the foundations of the former 19th century estate offices as shown on the OS 1st ed map of 1864. The phased construction of these buildings was apparent, with an earlier possibly 17th century structure being incorporated within the later development. A further remnant sandstone structure was also revealed, this had been heavily truncated by later Victorian construction. The structure is thought to be the probable remains of the initial Newton House which was apparently destroyed by fire in 1625. This building may represent that shown on the Pont map of 1573-96. These remains were set on a slightly different alignment to the later structures. A single body-sherd of Scottish Reduced Ware was retrieved during the cleaning of this feature. A walk-over of the site area provided further landscape evidence for the post-medieval occupation of Newton. This consisted of a crossroads and avenue of trees both shown on the Roy map and also the remains of a sunken lane leading to Cambuslang. |
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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Locations: |
Site: |
Newton Farm |
County: |
Lanarkshire |
Parish: |
CAMBUSLANG |
Country: |
Scotland |
Grid Reference: 266200, 661100 (Easting, Northing)
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Grid Reference: 266400, 661100 (Easting, Northing)
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Grid Reference: 266300, 661200 (Easting, Northing)
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Subjects / Periods: |
POST MEDIEVAL
(ScAPA : Scottish Archaeological Periods & Ages)
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IRON SLAG
(Find)
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POST MEDIEVAL
(ScAPA : Scottish Archaeological Periods & Ages)
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SCOTTISH REDUCED WARE
(Find)
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POST MEDIEVAL
(ScAPA : Scottish Archaeological Periods & Ages)
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POST MEDIEVAL SETTLEMENT
(Monus)
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Identifiers: |
OASIS Id: |
aocarcha1-193028 |
OBIB: |
22790 |
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Note: |
A4 report 49 pages loose bound in clear plastic cover. Report contains text, eight photographic plates and figures.
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Created Date: |
08 Oct 2018 |