Earthwork record MAB43423 - COOPER PARK, ELGIN
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Summary
Embankments along the River Lossie through Cooper Park, possibly of early construction, which are visible on early town plans (Wood 1822, Ray 1838) and the 1st and 2nd edition OS maps.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 2192 6334 (627m by 343m) Linear Feature - Polygon: Known Site Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ26SW |
| Authority | Moray |
| Civil Parish | Elgin Urban |
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Embankments along the River Lossie through Cooper Park, possibly of early construction, which are visible on early town plans (Wood 1822, Ray 1838) and the 1st and 2nd edition OS maps. A watching brief was carried out by Alba Archaeology (Highland) Ltd over the excavation of five trial pits as part of the Elgin Flood Alleviation Scheme. No finds or features of archaeological significance were noted.
HERBERT, C, 2007, ELGIN FAS ARCHAEOLOGICAL ATTENDANCE - GROUND INVESTIGATIONS (Bibliographic reference). SAB2731.
HERBERT, C, 2007, Elgin FAS Archaeological Attendance:Contaminated L (Bibliographic reference). SAB2732.
HERBERT, C., 2007, MFA06-ARCHAEOLOGICAL ATTENDANCE MARCH REPORT, P.23 (Bibliographic reference). SAB2735.
INTERIM REPORT
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: MOR;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ26SW0231;
External Links (0)
Sources/Archives (3)
- --- SAB2731 Bibliographic reference: HERBERT, C. 2007. ELGIN FAS ARCHAEOLOGICAL ATTENDANCE - GROUND INVESTIGATIONS. N.
- --- SAB2732 Bibliographic reference: HERBERT, C. 2007. Elgin FAS Archaeological Attendance:Contaminated L. N.
- --- SAB2735 Bibliographic reference: HERBERT, C.. 2007. MFA06-ARCHAEOLOGICAL ATTENDANCE MARCH REPORT. N. N. P.23.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
May 21 2024 2:32PM
