EAB168 - Excavation 1991 - DRUM CASTLE
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 7963 0051 (18m by 13m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ70SE |
| Civil Parish | Drumoak |
| Authority | Aberdeenshire |
Technique(s)
Organisation
Moira K. Greig
Date
1991
Description
Excavation in the Upper Hall revealed at least 5 phases of use. Over 50 masons's marks wewre observed. Two small trenches in the cellar to establish depth of deposit. Samples taken of floor deposits, mortar, leather, rope, fabric and bone (preliminary report Greig, MK 1992). Full reports of all samples by AOC Ltd Director: MK GREIG Auspices: NTS Fund: NTS
Sources/Archives (4)
- --- SAB641 Bibliographic reference: GREIG, MK. 1992. REPORT ON EXCAVATIONS AT DRUM CASTLE.
- --- SAB713 Bibliographic reference: GREIG, M. 1992. DRUM CASTLE in DES (1991).
- --- SAB3502 Bibliographic reference: AOC. 1996. DRUM CASTLE: POST-EXCAVATION AND CONSERVATION REPORT FOR NTS.
- --- SAB2615 Bibliographic reference: GREIG, M. K.. 2004. EXCAVATIONS IN THE LAIRD'S HALL, DRUM CASTLE, ABERDEENSHIRE. .
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
- MAB18004 DRUM CASTLE (Building)
Record last edited
Jun 16 2026 3:21PM
