EAB20826 - Excavation 2010 - SANDS OF FORVIE
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred NK 0074 2572 (140m by 377m) (3 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NK02NW |
| Civil Parish | Foveran |
| Authority | Aberdeenshire |
Technique(s)
Organisation
University of Aberdeen
Date
2010
Description
The most exposed parts of the eroding section of Midden C were cleaned, recorded and sampled. The midden and surrounding area were also augered to establish the extent of the midden deposits through examining the presence/absence of shell layers. Four test pits were excavated across Midden A, and five test pits at Midden B. Samples of shells, sediment micromorphology samples and pollen samples were taken from Midden C Director: Univ Aberdeen Auspices: UOA Fund: UOA
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SAB3006 Bibliographic reference: NOBLE, G., TURNER, J., HAMILTON, D., HASTIE,L., KNECHT, R., STIRLING, L., SVEINBJARNARSON, O., UPEX, B. and MILEK, K.. 2016. EARLY MEDIEVAL SHELLFISH GATHERING AT THE SANDS OF FORVIE, ABERDEENSHIRE: FEAST OR FAMINE? IN PSAS 146, 121-152.
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
- MAB29076 SANDS OF FORVIE (Building)
Record last edited
Jun 17 2026 2:07PM
