Williamson, C. and Durnan, J. (2016). Melville Gates Quarry Extension, Ladybank - 2016 Evaluation Works: Archaeological Mitigation, Data Structure Report. United Kingdom: Rathmell Archaeology Ltd. https://doi.org/10.5284/1041443. Cite this using datacite

Title The title of the publication or report Title:	Melville Gates Quarry Extension, Ladybank - 2016 Evaluation Works: Archaeological Mitigation, Data Structure Report
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DOI The DOI (digital object identifier) for the publication or report. DOI	https://doi.org/10.5284/1041443
Publication Type The type of publication - report, monograph, journal article or chapter from a book Publication Type:	Report (in Series)
Abstract The abstract describing the content of the publication or report Abstract:	A programme of archaeological works was required by Angle Park Sand and Gravel Co. Ltd in respect of the extension to the sand and gravel quarry at Melville Gates, Ladybank, Fife (NGR: NO 30635 11959). The archaeological works were designed to mitigate the impact on the archaeological remains within the development area. While across the majority of the development area, the evaluation trenches only revealed features which related to the land's use for agriculture in modern times, one feature of significance was discovered and recorded. A large ditch uncovered in the southwestern portion of the field was known to form part of the remains of the Command Line built in 1940. This was the name for an extensive network of defences built across Fife and Perthshire in preparation for the possibility of an invasion on British soil. The section revealed within the development area did not have any remaining timber revetments in situ but displayed the typical form known for the anti-tank ditch: a steeper edge ran along the southern side of the ditch facing enemy invasion from the north, with a more gradual slope running along its northern side. The infill of the ditch was formed of a single deposit suggesting a deliberate infilling of the ditch in one go, likely in order to swiftly return it back to agricultural land once the defence system was no longer required.
Author The authors of this publication or report Author:	Claire Williamson J Durnan
Publisher The publisher of the publication or report Publisher:	Rathmell Archaeology Ltd
Other Person/Org Other people or organisations for this publication or report Other Person/Org:	Historic Environment Scotland (OASIS Reviewer) Fife Archaeological Unit (OASIS Reviewer)
Year of Publication The year the book, article or report was published Year of Publication:	2016
Locations Any locations covered by the publication or report. This is not the place the book or report was published. Locations:	Site: Melville Gates Quarry Extension - 2016 Evaluation County: Fife Parish: COLLESSIE Country: Scotland Grid Reference: 330635, 711959 (Easting, Northing)
Subjects / Periods Subjects / Periods associated with this record. Subjects / Periods:	POST MEDIEVAL (ScAPA : Scottish Archaeological Periods & Ages) ANTI TANK DITCH (Monus)
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Created Date The date the record of the pubication was first entered Created Date:	18 Aug 2017

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