Gray, H. (2009). Friardykes Steading, Crystal Rig, Scottish Borders. Archaeological Watching Brief. CFA Archaeology Ltd. https://doi.org/10.5284/1009666. Cite this using datacite

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Title:		 Friardykes Steading, Crystal Rig, Scottish Borders. Archaeological Watching Brief
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Series:		 CFA Archaeology Ltd unpublished report series
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Abstract:		 A programme of archaeological works was conducted prior to and during construction works at Crystal Rig II Wind Farm. All groundbreaking activity underwent archaeological inspection ranging from 20%-100% of work in any given area. A number of sites were demarcated to protect them from accidental damage by site plant. During the watching brief, several features of low archaeological significance were identified, typified by drainage channels, ditches and disused farm tracks. The remains of a possible prehistoric pit was found, the fill of which yielded a single piece of flint. Excavation of CFA Site 45 suggested this may be the route of the 'Herring Road'. The substantial remains of several large rock-cut ditches were uncovered at Friardykes associated with buried and reused tracks and a series of ditches. Documentary evidence infers a medieval date for a proposed monastic dwelling at Friardykes. Scheduled Monument Consent was sought and granted in order to expand the existing track past Yadlee Stone Circle. A Level 2 standing building survey was carried out at Friardykes Steading in advance of its demolition. Building 1 was a small domestic dwelling with a byre which was later converted to a lofted barn with byre. Building 2 was a series of animal sheds under a single roof. Building 3 was a byre and stable. All roofs had been altered or replaced. The byre floors were original cobble and stone setts. The buildings all date to the late 18th or early 19th century with alterations occurring in the early 20th century but not affecting the 19th-century layout. A watching brief was then undertaken during their demolition. Topsoil stripping around the buildings exposed the remains of a curvilinear wall footing and a largely destroyed section of yard wall. 3. Further stripping to the south of the buildings revealed two sub-circular pits and a curvilinear cut feature, all of unknown date and function.
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Author:		 H Gray
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Publisher:		 CFA Archaeology Ltd
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Other Person/Org:		 Historic Scotland (OASIS Reviewer)
Scottish Borders Council, Archaeology Service (OASIS Reviewer)
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Year of Publication:		 2009
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Site: Crystal Rig II Wind Farm
Parish: SPOTT
County: Roxburgh, Ettrick and Lauderdale
Country: Scotland
Grid Reference: 366100, 668000 (Easting, Northing)
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UNCERTAIN (ScAPA : Scottish Archaeological Periods & Ages) NONE (Find)
POST MEDIEVAL (ScAPA : Scottish Archaeological Periods & Ages) DITCH (Monument Type Scotland)
POST MEDIEVAL (ScAPA : Scottish Archaeological Periods & Ages) FARMSTEAD (Monument Type Scotland)
PREHISTORIC (ScAPA : Scottish Archaeological Periods & Ages) Pit (Monus)
POST MEDIEVAL (ScAPA : Scottish Archaeological Periods & Ages) TRACKWAY (Monument Type Scotland)
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OASIS Id: cfaarcha1-60179
OBIB: Report no. 1715
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Created Date:		 24 Nov 2016