EAB3945 - Evaluation 2014 - MACALLAN DISTILLERY
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 2789 4477 (230m by 493m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ24SE |
| Authority | Moray |
| Civil Parish | Knockando |
Technique(s)
Organisation
AOC Archaeology Group
Date
2014
Description
A total of 32 evaluation trenches totalling an area of 5026 sq m were excavated within the development area. Of the c.7.5 ha site a total of c.2.5 ha was unavailable to trench due to presence of mature woodland, live services, existing infrastructure such as roads and carparks. The evaluation revealed a stratigraphic sequence of sandy topsoil overlying natural deposits of sand gravel and clay. Numerous small archaeological cut features were identified of which variously sized pits were most prominent alongside some smaller postholes and a possible ringditch roundhouse. These features where investigated revealed only charcoal with no artefacts recovered which could date the activity on site. From the topsoil a single struck lithic was found. Director: AOC Auspices: DEV Fund: DEV 100% of the total area was evaluated
Sources/Archives (1)
- ---XY SAB3668 Bibliographic reference: AOC ARCHAEOLOGY. 2014. THE MACALLAN DISTILLERY, CRAIGELLACHIE, MORAY: ARCHAEOLOGICAL EVALUATION DATA STRUCTURE REPORT. [Mapped feature: #273 Extent covered by evaluation trenches, ]
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
- MAB50725 MACALLAN DISTILLERY (Document)
Child/subsequent Site Events/Activities (1)
- EAB3960 Excavation 2014 - MACALLAN DISTILLERY
Record last edited
Jul 7 2026 12:50PM
