EAB165 - Excavation 1990 - CRAIGIEVAR CASTLE

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Grid reference	Centred NJ 5667 0947 (34m by 43m) (2 map features)
Map sheet	NJ50NE

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EXCAVATION

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Moira K. Greig

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1990

Description

Exacavation revealed the remains of the east and south barmekin walls, plus three 17th Century stone drains. A few post-holes were uncovered but no pattern of building could be deduced. Director: MK GREIG Auspices: NTS Fund: NTS 80% of the total area was evaluated

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--- SAB665 Bibliographic reference: GREIG, M.K. 1993. EXCAVATIONS AT CRAIGIEVAR CASTLE in PSAS 123.

Related Monuments/Buildings (1)

MAB11863 CRAIGIEVAR CASTLE (Building)

Child/subsequent Site Events/Activities (1)

EAB774 Geophysical Survey 1990 - CRAIGIEVAR CASTLE

Record last edited

Jun 15 2026 10:38AM

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