Title: |
Results of an Archaeological Archive Assessment and Evaluation |
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Headland Archaeology (UK) Ltd unpublished report series
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Publication Type: |
Report (in Series)
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Abstract: |
An archive assessment and archaeological field evaluation were undertaken to satisfy a planning condition attached to an application to develop land adjacent to Sunnyside Farm, Haddington East Lothian. The development involved the construction of an agricultural building, stable block, riding arena, access road and associated works. There were no previously recorded sites within the proposed development area. The surrounding area contains a high concentration of features of cultural heritage interest, including a prehistoric hill fort at Traprain Law. Closer to the development area were a number of late 18th century and 19th century listed buildings. Evaluation of the site was by means of machine-excavated trial trenches to expose a 5% sample of the area. Thick deposits of colluvial material and an absence of evidence for pre 19th century cultivation were recorded during the evaluation. This would have provided suitable conditions for the preservation of buried archaeological features and deposits. The absence of any such features and deposits does not reflect poor preservation and may indicate that prior to the late 18th century the area may have been considered unsuitable for settlement. |
Author: |
Edward Bailey
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Publisher: |
Headland Archaeology
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Other Person/Org: |
Historic Scotland (OASIS Reviewer)
East Lothian Council Archaeology Service (OASIS Reviewer)
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Year of Publication: |
2008
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Locations: |
Site: |
Sunnyside farm |
Parish: |
PRESTONKIRK |
County: |
East Lothian |
Country: |
Scotland |
Grid Reference: 359621, 675750 (Easting, Northing)
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Subjects / Periods: |
PERIOD UNKNOWN
(ScAPA : Scottish Archaeological Periods & Ages)
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NONE
(Find)
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OASIS Id: |
headland1-48122 |
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Note: |
A4 book, black spine
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Created Date: |
23 Nov 2016 |