EAB296 - Watching Brief 2009 - BROADSHADE
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Location
| Grid reference | |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | Not recorded |
| Authority | Aberdeenshire |
| Civil Parish | Skene |
Map
No mapped location recorded.
Technique(s)
Organisation
CFA Archaeology Ltd
Date
2009
Description
A programme of field boundary wall recording was undertaken in order to record their character and preservation, prior to any dismantling or removal as a consequence of the construction activity. Linear furrows were recorded in several locations. In addition to these, five possible archaeological sites were identified and fenced off during the watching brief for subsequent evaluation. Eight standard bulk soil samples, ranging in volume from 1 to 12 litres, were retained for palaeoenvironmental analysis. Six of the samples were taken from two isolated pits uncovered at Site 4 and Site 5. In addition a control sample was taken from both the overlying topsoil and subsoil deposits. Charcoal frgaments were recovered. SAMPLES OF CHARRED HAZEL (Corylus avellana) RECOVERED FROM SOIL SAMPLES, AND USED FOR C14 ANALYSIS. SOME OAK (Quercus sp.) ROUNDWOOD FRAGMENTS WERE ALSO RECOVERED Director: CFA Auspices: DEV Fund: DEV
Sources/Archives (2)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
- MAB55762 BROADSHADE (Document)
Record last edited
Jun 24 2026 10:25AM
