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The Results of an Archaeological Field Evaluation by Trial Trenching at Dundas Home Farm, South Queensferry (Land Parcel 12) |
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Headland Archaeology (UK) Ltd unpublished report series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: |
Headland Archaeology conducted an archaeological evaluation by trial trenching at Dundas Home Farm, South Queensferry, NT 12600 77327 (centred), to assess the presence/absence of archaeological features in an area identified as having good archaeological potential, in particular the presence of a cobbled surface within Land Parcel 12, in the Forth Replacement Crossing Environmental Statement (Jacobs Arup, 2009). The work was commissioned by Transport Scotland, managed and monitored by Jacobs Arup and undertaken in advance of the proposed commencement of construction works. A total of 32 trenches (3208m2) were excavated comprising a 5% sample across a single field. Trenches were sited to provide good spatial coverage while avoiding a BP pipeline that ran through the centre of the land parcel, and an overhead electricity cable to the north. The trenches were excavated between the 7th and 12th April 2011. The trial trenching revealed ditches and furrows relating to the pre-modern agricultural activity on site. The evaluation specifically targeted the area of site 150 in the Environmental Impact Assessment; the Newbigging cobbled surface that was identified during evaluation of the M9 extension and A90 upgrading. No evidence of a cobbled surface or any other features of archaeological interest were encountered. |
Author: |
Jamie Humble
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Publisher: |
Headland Archaeology
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Other Person/Org: |
Historic Scotland (OASIS Reviewer)
City of Edinburgh Archaeology Service (OASIS Reviewer)
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Year of Publication: |
2011
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Locations: |
Site: |
Forth Replacement Crossing: Land Parcel 12 Evaluation |
Parish: |
DALMENY |
County: |
Edinburgh |
Country: |
Scotland |
Location - Auto Detected: |
Dundas Home Farm South Queensferry |
Grid Reference: 312600, 677327 (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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POST MEDIEVAL
(ScAPA : Scottish Archaeological Periods & Ages)
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DITCH
(Monument Type Scotland)
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POST MEDIEVAL
(ScAPA : Scottish Archaeological Periods & Ages)
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Furrow
(Monus)
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12th April 2011 (Auto Detected Temporal) |
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OASIS Id: |
headland1-104223 |
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Note: |
A4 Report
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Created Date: |
25 Nov 2016 |