Title: |
Greenan, Ayr, Archaeological Works |
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AOC Archaeology unpublished report series
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aocarcha1-223956_1.pdf (9 MB)
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Publication Type: |
Report (in Series)
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Abstract: |
This report presents the results of archaeological works undertaken by AOC Archaeology Group at the site of Greenan, Ayr (NGR: NS 3140 1877). The works consisted of a monitored top-soil strip and subsequent excavation undertaken from May - August 2015. This was a continuation of the Phase 1 top-soil strip initiated in 2012 and focused on the western end of the site. A series of archaeological works has been ongoing at the development site since 2001. During this time a significant number of structures, features and artefacts have been uncovered relating to archaeological activity ranging from the Mesolithic to the Medieval/Post Medieval periods. The current works revealed several prehistoric structures including three hut circles of Mesolithic date, a Late Bronze Age ring-groove roundhouse, a post-ring roundhouse and two further post rings all of late prehistoric date. In addition numerous other pit and post-hole features were recorded. Large associated assemblages of lithics and decorated and undecorated prehistoric ceramics were recovered. In addition, numerous boundary ditches of probable post-medieval date were revealed, together with associated pits and post-holes. Small finds associated with these features included a gun flint and Scottish reduced ware ceramics. |
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: |
2015
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Locations: |
Site: |
Greenan Ayr |
County: |
Ayrshire and Arran |
Parish: |
MAYBOLE |
Country: |
Scotland |
Grid Reference: 231400, 618770 (Easting, Northing)
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Subjects / Periods: |
NEOLITHIC
(ScAPA : Scottish Archaeological Periods & Ages)
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SHERD
(Object England)
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PREHISTORIC
(ScAPA : Scottish Archaeological Periods & Ages)
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SHERD
(Object England)
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PREHISTORIC
(ScAPA : Scottish Archaeological Periods & Ages)
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COARSE STONE
(Find)
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MESOLITHIC
(ScAPA : Scottish Archaeological Periods & Ages)
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LITHICS
(Find)
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NEOLITHIC
(ScAPA : Scottish Archaeological Periods & Ages)
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LITHICS
(Find)
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POST MEDIEVAL
(ScAPA : Scottish Archaeological Periods & Ages)
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FIELD SYSTEM
(Monument Type Scotland)
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MESOLITHIC
(ScAPA : Scottish Archaeological Periods & Ages)
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HUT STRUCTURES
(Monus)
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PREHISTORIC
(ScAPA : Scottish Archaeological Periods & Ages)
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POST-RING CIRCLES
(Monus)
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PREHISTORIC
(ScAPA : Scottish Archaeological Periods & Ages)
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RING-GROOVE ROUNDHOUSE
(Monus)
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Identifiers: |
OASIS Id: |
aocarcha1-223956 |
OBIB: |
21622 |
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Note: |
A4 report with 39 pages loose bound within clear plastic cover. Contains figures, plates and text.
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Created Date: |
08 Oct 2018 |