EAB4125 - Excavation 2015 - BOYNDS

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Location

Grid reference Centred NJ 7785 2311 (258m by 238m)
Map sheet NJ72SE
Civil Parish Keithhall and Kinkell
Authority Aberdeenshire

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Headland Archaeology Ltd

Date

2015

Description

The excavation recorded extensive remains associated with prehistoric settlement in the form of three roundhouses, a possible souterrain or grain processing building and numerous associated pits and post-holes. Evidence for metal working activity and general domestic activities was also recovered across the site. Samples taken 2015 for environmental assessment and radiocarbon dating. Director: HDL Auspices: DEV Fund: DEV

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  • --- Bibliographic reference: HEADLAND ARCHAEOLOGY. 2015. RESULTS OF AN ARCHAEOLOGICAL EXCAVATION AT PORTSTOWN, INVERURIE.
  • --- Bibliographic reference: HEADLAND ARCHAEOLOGY. 2015. RESULTS OF AN ARCHAEOLOGICAL EXCAVATION AT PORTSTOWN, INVERURIE.

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Jun 16 2026 12:21PM

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